Courage starts with showing up and letting ourselves be seen.
Brene Brown
Visible Courage, Emotional Strength, Authentic Presence, Courage, Strength, Presence
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“If you think dealing with issues like worthiness and authenticity and vulnerability are not worthwhile because there are more pressing issues, like the bottom line or attendance or standardized test scores, you are sadly, sadly mistaken. It underpins everything.” Brene Brown
Authentic Worth, Emotional Importance, Core Vulnerability, Worth, Authenticity, Importance
Brene Brown Authentic Worth, Emotional Importance, Core Vulnerability, Worth, Authenticity, Importance“When we fail to set boundaries and hold people accountable, we feel used and mistreated. This is why we sometimes attack who they are, which is far more hurtful than addressing a behavior or a choice.” Brene Brown
Setting Boundaries, Accountability Matters, Respectful Communication, Boundaries, Accountability, Respect
Brene Brown Setting Boundaries, Accountability Matters, Respectful Communication, Boundaries, Accountability, Respect“I think our capacity for wholeheartedness can never be greater than our willingness to be broken-hearted. It means engaging with the world from a place of vulnerability and worthiness.” Brene Brown
Wholehearted Living, Vulnerable Engagement, Embracing Worthiness, Vulnerability, Worthiness, Heart
Brene Brown Wholehearted Living, Vulnerable Engagement, Embracing Worthiness, Vulnerability, Worthiness, Heart“Knowledge is only rumor until it lives in the bones.” Brene Brown
Embodied Knowledge, True Understanding, Practical Wisdom, Knowledge, Understanding, Wisdom
Brene Brown Embodied Knowledge, True Understanding, Practical Wisdom, Knowledge, Understanding, Wisdom“We are born makers. We move what we’re learning from our heads to our hearts through our hands.” Brene Brown
Creative Learning, Emotional Expression, Hands-On Growth, Learning, Creativity, Growth
Brene Brown Creative Learning, Emotional Expression, Hands-On Growth, Learning, Creativity, Growth“Laughter, song, and dance create emotional and spiritual connection; they remind us of the one thing that truly matters when we are searching for comfort, celebration, inspiration, or healing: We are not alone.” Brene Brown
Spiritual Connection, Emotional Comfort, Shared Joy, Connection, Comfort, Joy
Brene Brown Spiritual Connection, Emotional Comfort, Shared Joy, Connection, Comfort, Joy“There is no intimacy without vulnerability. Yet another powerful example of vulnerability as courage.” Brene Brown
Intimacy Vulnerability, Courage Strength, Emotional Bonds, Intimacy, Love, Trust
Brene Brown Intimacy Vulnerability, Courage Strength, Emotional Bonds, Intimacy, Love, Trust“If we share our shame story with the wrong person, they can easily become one more piece of flying debris in an already dangerous storm.” Brene Brown
Shame Sharing, Trust Issues, Emotional Safety, Vulnerability, Danger, Judgment
Brene Brown Shame Sharing, Trust Issues, Emotional Safety, Vulnerability, Danger, Judgment“Only when we are brave enough to explore the darkness will we discover the infinite power of our light.” Brene Brown
Exploring Darkness, Inner Bravery, Light Discovery, Darkness, Bravery, Light
Brene Brown Exploring Darkness, Inner Bravery, Light Discovery, Darkness, Bravery, Light“You either walk inside your story and own it or you stand outside your story and hustle for your worthiness.” Brene Brown
Story Ownership, Emotional Worth, Life Journey, Ownership, Worth, Journey
Brene Brown Story Ownership, Emotional Worth, Life Journey, Ownership, Worth, Journey“In many ways, September feels like the busiest time of the year: The kids go back to school, work piles up after the summer’s dog days, and Thanksgiving is suddenly upon us.” Brene Brown
September Transitions, Seasonal Workload, Busy Schedules, September, Work, Transitions
Brene Brown September Transitions, Seasonal Workload, Busy Schedules, September, Work, Transitions“Stop walking through the world looking for confirmation that you don’t belong. You will always find it because you’ve made that your mission. Stop scouring people’s faces for evidence that you’re not enough. You will always find it because you’ve made that your goal. True belonging and self-worth are not goods; we don’t negotiate their value with the world. The truth about who we are lives in our hearts. Our call to courage is to protect our wild heart against constant evaluation, especially our own. No one belongs here more than you.” Brene Brown
Self-Worth Value, Courageous Belonging, Heartfelt Truths, Worth, Courage, Belonging
Brene Brown Self-Worth Value, Courageous Belonging, Heartfelt Truths, Worth, Courage, Belonging“If we want greater clarity in our purpose or deeper and more meaningful spiritual lives, vulnerability is the path.” Brene Brown
Purpose Clarity, Spiritual Depth, Vulnerability Journey, Clarity, Depth, Vulnerability
Brene Brown Purpose Clarity, Spiritual Depth, Vulnerability Journey, Clarity, Depth, Vulnerability“I now see how owning our story and loving ourselves through that process is the bravest thing that we will ever do.” Brene Brown
Story Ownership, Brave Healing, Personal Acceptance, Story, Healing, Acceptance
Brene Brown Story Ownership, Brave Healing, Personal Acceptance, Story, Healing, Acceptance“At the end of my life I want to be able to say I contributed more than I criticized.” Brene Brown
Life Contribution, Positive Impact, Personal Legacy, Contribution, Reflection, Criticism
Brene Brown Life Contribution, Positive Impact, Personal Legacy, Contribution, Reflection, Criticism“Every time we choose courage, we make everyone around us a little better and the world a little braver. And our world could stand to be a little kinder and braver.” Brene Brown
Courage And Kindness, Spreading Bravery, Better World, Courage, Kindness, Bravery
Brene Brown Courage And Kindness, Spreading Bravery, Better World, Courage, Kindness, Bravery“To me, a leader is someone who holds her- or himself accountable for finding potential in people and processes. And so what I think is really important is sustainability.” Brene Brown
Leadership Potential, Accountability Sustainability, People Growth, Leadership, Accountability, Sustainability
Brene Brown Leadership Potential, Accountability Sustainability, People Growth, Leadership, Accountability, Sustainability“Self-compassion is key because when we’re able to be gentle with ourselves in the midst of shame, we’re more likely to reach out, connect, and experience empathy.” Brene Brown
Practicing Self-Compassion, Emotional Healing, Building Empathy, Compassion, Empathy, Shame
Brene Brown Practicing Self-Compassion, Emotional Healing, Building Empathy, Compassion, Empathy, Shame