“Surviving this crisis will take a shift in mindset, and that’s tougher than we think – especially when we’re afraid. ⁣”

When I look at narcissism through the vulnerability lens, I see the shame-based fear of being ordinary. I see the fear of never feeling extraordinary enough to be noticed, to be lovable, to belong, or to cultivate a sense of purpose.

When we free ourselves, we automatically free everyone around us. ⁣

Faith is a place of mystery, where we find the courage to believe in what we cannot see and the strength to let go of our fear of uncertainty.

Fear and anxiety can drive us to become very self-focused.

Shame derives its power from being unspeakable.

Integrity is choosing courage over comfort; choosing what is right over what is fun, fast, or easy; and choosing to practice our values rather than simply professing them.

Daring Leaders are never silent about hard things.

We don’t have to do all of it alone. We were never meant to.

he broken hearted are the bravest among us. They had the courage to love.

The purest form of joy comes to us in ordinary moments, and those moments can happen any place where gratitude is alive. ⁣

Never take yourself too seriously. Laugh, learn, keep it real.

We must be committed to getting back up and beginning again the exact same number of times that we fall, trip, or get pushed down.⁣

Connect. It’s all about collective connection. Look into their eyes.

Even in our deepest struggles, love, faith and beauty find a way. ⁣

What is true and beautiful for us is always ultimately what is true and beautiful for our people because there is no such thing as one way liberation. ⁣⁣

We cultivate love when we allow our most vulnerable and powerful selves to be deeply seen and known, and when we honor the spiritual connection that grows from that offering with trust, respect, kindness and affection.

The general public has long been divided into two parts; those who think that science can do anything and those who are afraid it will.

I’m not afraid to die. But I’m afraid to not live.

I’d rather sing one wild song and burst my heart with it, than live a thousand years watching my digestion and being afraid of the wet.

Follow your bliss. Find where it is and don’t be afraid to follow it.

There are questions that you don’t ask because you’re afraid of the answers to them.

Proud people breed sad sorrows for themselves. But if you be afraid of your touchiness, you must ask pardon, mind, when she comes in.

Once you start a working on something, don’t be afraid of failure and don’t abandon it. People who work sincerely are the happiest.

I was raised on the mountains, and you thought I’d be afraid of a little thunder?