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.
BRENE BROWNWe can’t give up on vulnerability. It’s the path back to ourselves and each other.
More Brene Brown Quotes
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To love ourselves and support each other in the process of becoming real is perhaps the greatest single act of daring greatly.
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Shame corrodes the very part of us that believes we are capable of change.
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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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We cannot selectively numb emotions, when we numb the painful emotions, we also numb the positive emotions.
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What we don’t need in the midst of struggle is shame for being human.
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There is no justice without accountability.
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When we screw up or fall down, many of us talk to ourselves in ways that we would never talk to someone we love and respect.
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Only when we are brave enough to explore the darkness will we discover the infinite power of our light.
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Be you and serve up some belonging wherever you are.
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Vulnerability is the birthplace of innovation, creativity and change.
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You are imperfect, you are wired for struggle, but you are worthy of love and belonging.
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Staying vulnerable is a risk we have to take if we want to experience connection.
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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.
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Perfectionism is a self destructive and addictive belief system that fuels this primary thought: If I look perfect, and do everything perfectly, I can avoid or minimize the painful feelings of shame, judgment, and blame.
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The systen is not broken. It was built this way.
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