The purest form of joy comes to us in ordinary moments, and those moments can happen any place where gratitude is alive.
BRENE BROWNThe purest form of joy comes to us in ordinary moments, and those moments can happen any place where gratitude is alive.
BRENE BROWNWho we are and how we engage with the world are much stronger predictors of how our children will do than what we know about parenting.
BRENE BROWNHope is a function of struggle.
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 BROWNStaying vulnerable is a risk we have to take if we want to experience connection.
BRENE BROWNFear and anxiety can drive us to become very self-focused.
BRENE BROWNWe must be committed to getting back up and beginning again the exact same number of times that we fall, trip, or get pushed down.
BRENE BROWNImperfections are not inadequacies; they are reminders that we’re all in this together.
BRENE BROWNWhat we know matters but who we are matters more.
BRENE BROWNShame derives its power from being unspeakable.
BRENE BROWNGenerosity. Bring all you have. It’s ok to be brave and afraid at the same time.
BRENE BROWNMaybe stories are just data with a soul.
BRENE BROWNhe broken hearted are the bravest among us. They had the courage to love.
BRENE BROWNWant to be happy? Stop trying to be perfect.
BRENE BROWNVulnerability is our most accurate measurement of courage.
BRENE BROWNYou are imperfect, you are wired for struggle, but you are worthy of love and belonging.
BRENE BROWN