Shame, blame, disrespect, betrayal, and the withholding of affection damage the roots from which love grows. Love can only survive these injuries if they are acknowledged, healed and rare.
BRENE BROWNShame, blame, disrespect, betrayal, and the withholding of affection damage the roots from which love grows. Love can only survive these injuries if they are acknowledged, healed and rare.
BRENE BROWNWhen 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.
BRENE BROWNHope is a function of struggle.
BRENE BROWNThe dark does not destroy the light; it defines it. It’s our fear of the dark that casts our joy into the shadows.
BRENE BROWNWe’re a nation hungry for more joy: Because we’re starving from a lack of gratitude.
BRENE BROWNFaith 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.
BRENE BROWNWe cannot selectively numb emotions, when we numb the painful emotions, we also numb the positive emotions.
BRENE BROWNShame derives its power from being unspeakable.
BRENE BROWNWe need to listen to Black women.
BRENE BROWNThe systen is not broken. It was built this way.
BRENE BROWNFeeling and owning our own shit instead of working it out on others is key.
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.
BRENE BROWNDaring to set boundaries is about having the courage to love ourselves even when we risk disappointing others.
BRENE BROWNSurviving this crisis will take a shift in mindset, and that’s tougher than we think – especially when we’re afraid.
BRENE BROWNhe broken hearted are the bravest among us. They had the courage to love.
BRENE BROWNThose who have a strong sense of love and belonging have the courage to be imperfect.
BRENE BROWN