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
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“Rest and play are as vital to our health as nutrition and exercise.” Brene Brown
Balanced Living, Health Priorities, Rest Play, Health, Rest, Play
Brene Brown Balanced Living, Health Priorities, Rest Play, Health, Rest, Play“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“Hope is not an emotion; it’s a way of thinking or a cognitive process.” Brene Brown
Hope Thinking, Cognitive Process, Emotional Clarity, Hope, Process, Clarity
Brene Brown Hope Thinking, Cognitive Process, Emotional Clarity, Hope, Process, Clarity“If you put shame in a petri dish, it needs three ingredients to grow exponentially: secrecy, silence, and judgment. If you put the same amount of shame in the petri dish and douse it with empathy, it can’t survive.” Brene Brown
Shame Ingredients, Empathy Solution, Breaking Judgment, Shame, Empathy, Judgment
Brene Brown Shame Ingredients, Empathy Solution, Breaking Judgment, Shame, Empathy, Judgment“Are you the adult that you want your child to grow up to be?” Brene Brown
Parenting Reflection, Role Model, Self Awareness, Adult, Growth, Children
Brene Brown Parenting Reflection, Role Model, Self Awareness, Adult, Growth, Children“I can encourage my daughter to love her body, but what really matters are the observations she makes about my relationship with my own body.” Brene Brown
Body Image, Teaching Confidence, Parental Influence, Confidence, Image, Influence
Brene Brown Body Image, Teaching Confidence, Parental Influence, Confidence, Image, Influence“Do you light up when your kids are coming in the room or do you become the instant critic?” Brene Brown
Parent-Child Connection, Positive Parenting, Emotional Awareness, Parenting, Connection, Criticism
Brene Brown Parent-Child Connection, Positive Parenting, Emotional Awareness, Parenting, Connection, Criticism“When I let go of trying to be everything to everyone, I had much more time, attention, love, and connection for the important people in my life.” Brene Brown
Letting Go, Time Priorities, Emotional Focus, Letting, Time, Focus
Brene Brown Letting Go, Time Priorities, Emotional Focus, Letting, Time, Focus“It’s hard to practice compassion when we’re struggling with our authenticity or when our own worthiness is off-balance.” Brene Brown
Compassion And Authenticity, Worthiness Struggles, Emotional Balance, Compassion, Authenticity, Balance
Brene Brown Compassion And Authenticity, Worthiness Struggles, Emotional Balance, Compassion, Authenticity, Balance“People often silence themselves, or ‘agree to disagree’ without fully exploring the actual nature of the disagreement, for the sake of protecting a relationship and maintaining connection. But when we avoid certain conversations, and never fully learn how the other person feels about all of the issues, we sometimes end up making assumptions that not only perpetuate but deepen misunderstandings, and that can generate resentment.” Brene Brown
Silent Disagreements, Emotional Connections, Misunderstanding Depths, Silence, Connection, Assumptions
Brene Brown Silent Disagreements, Emotional Connections, Misunderstanding Depths, Silence, Connection, Assumptions“As a vulnerability researcher, the greatest barrier I see is our low tolerance for vulnerability. We're almost afraid to be happy. We feel like it's inviting disaster.” Brene Brown
Happiness Fear, Vulnerability Tolerance, Emotional Barriers, Happiness, Vulnerability, Fear
Brene Brown Happiness Fear, Vulnerability Tolerance, Emotional Barriers, Happiness, Vulnerability, Fear“When we’re defined by what people think we lose the courage to be vulnerable.” Brene Brown
Personal Courage, Public Perception, Vulnerability Loss, Courage, Identity, Perception
Brene Brown Personal Courage, Public Perception, Vulnerability Loss, Courage, Identity, Perception“The willingness to show up changes us. It makes us a little braver each time.” Brene Brown
Everyday Courage, Personal Growth, Life Transformation, Bravery, Willingness, Change
Brene Brown Everyday Courage, Personal Growth, Life Transformation, Bravery, Willingness, Change“What we know matters, but who we are matters more. Being rather than knowing requires showing up and letting ourselves be seen. It requires us to dare greatly, to be vulnerable.” Brene Brown
Being Matters, True Courage, Visible Vulnerability, Being, Courage, Vulnerability
Brene Brown Being Matters, True Courage, Visible Vulnerability, Being, Courage, Vulnerability“Shame hates it when we reach out and tell our story. It hates having words wrapped around it- it can’t survive being shared. Shame loves secrecy. When we bury our story, the shame metastasizes.” Brene Brown
Shame Secrecy, Story Sharing, Emotional Honesty, Shame, Story, Honesty
Brene Brown Shame Secrecy, Story Sharing, Emotional Honesty, Shame, Story, Honesty“Everyone has a story or a struggle that will break your heart. And, if we’re really paying attention, most people have a story that will bring us to our knees.” Brene Brown
Human Stories, Emotional Connection, Shared Vulnerabilities, Stories, Connection, Struggle
Brene Brown Human Stories, Emotional Connection, Shared Vulnerabilities, Stories, Connection, Struggle“When you numb your pain you also numb your joy.” Brene Brown
Balanced Emotions, Pain Reflection, Joyful Awareness, Pain, Joy, Awareness
Brene Brown Balanced Emotions, Pain Reflection, Joyful Awareness, Pain, Joy, Awareness“Compassion is not a virtue — it is a commitment. It’s not something we have or don’t have — it’s something we choose to practice.” Brene Brown
Compassion Commitment, Emotional Choice, Virtuous Practice, Compassion, Choice, Practice
Brene Brown Compassion Commitment, Emotional Choice, Virtuous Practice, Compassion, Choice, Practice