Brené Brown Quotes: 8

• Owning our story can be hard but not nearly as difficult as spending our lives running from it. Embracing our vulnerabilities is risky but not nearly as dangerous as giving up on love and belonging and joy—the experiences that make us the most vulnerable. Only when we are brave enough to explore the darkness will we discover the infinite power of our light.

• I define connection as the energy that exists between people when they feel seen, heard, and valued; when they can give and receive without judgment; and when they derive sustenance and strength from the relationship.

• Faith 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.

  The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You're Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are

• Understanding the difference between healthy striving and perfectionism is critical to laying down the shield and picking up your life. Research shows that perfectionism hampers success. In fact, it's often the path to depression, anxiety, addiction, and life paralysis.

  The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You're Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are

• Spirituality is recognizing and celebrating that we are all inextricably connected to each other by a power greater than all of us, and that our connection to that power and to one another is grounded in love and compassion. Practicing spirituality brings a sense of perspective, meaning and purpose to our lives.

  The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You're Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are

• 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.

  The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You're Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are

• If you own this story you get to write the ending.

• Maybe stories are just data with a soul.