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.
BRENE BROWNOnly when we are brave enough to explore the darkness will we discover the infinite power of our light.
More Brene Brown Quotes
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Want to be happy? Stop trying to be perfect.
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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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The dark does not destroy the light; it defines it. It’s our fear of the dark that casts our joy into the shadows.
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Feeling and owning our own shit instead of working it out on others is key.
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When we free ourselves, we automatically free everyone around us.
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Vulnerability is the heart of sport. I love working with coaches and athletes.
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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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Fear and anxiety can drive us to become very self-focused.
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Those who have a strong sense of love and belonging have the courage to be imperfect.
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Talk to yourself like you would talk to someone you love.
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Social distancing doesn’t have to mean social disconnection.
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Nostalgia is also a dangerous form of comparison. Think about how often we compare our lives to a memory that nostalgia has so completely edited that it never really existed.
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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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Vulnerability is the birthplace of innovation, creativity and change.
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We can’t give up on vulnerability. It’s the path back to ourselves and each other.
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