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.
BRENE BROWNWhen 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.
More Brene Brown Quotes
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Courage is like – it’s a habitus, a habit, a virtue: You get it by courageous acts. It’s like you learn to swim by swimming. You learn courage by couraging.
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Talk to yourself like you would talk to someone you love.
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Courage is listening, learning, unlearning, knowing when to lead, and knowing when to let others lead.
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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.
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Talk about your failures without apologizing.
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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.
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Fear and anxiety can drive us to become very self-focused.
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Embracing our vulnerabilities is risky but not nearly as dangerous as giving up on love and belonging and joy – the experiences that make us the most vulnerable.
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Feeling and owning our own shit instead of working it out on others is key.
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We all have patterned ways of dealing with anxiety that are often set up in our first families. Understanding how and why can set us free.
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The universe is not short on wake-up calls. We’re just quick to hit the snooze button.
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When we free ourselves, we automatically free everyone around us.
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If we can share our story with someone who responds with empathy and understanding, shame can’t survive.
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No matter how much we plan and prepare, life calls and we have to answer.
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Just because someone isn’t willing or able to love us, it doesn’t mean that we are unlovable.
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