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Brené Brown
Age: 59
Born: 1965
Born: November 18
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We can’t practice compassion with other people if we can’t treat ourselves kindly.
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Those who have a strong sense of love and belonging have the courage to be imperfect.
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We cannot grow when we are in shame, and we can't use shame to change ourselves or others.
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The two most powerful words when we're in struggle: me too.
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In order for connection to happen, we have to allow ourselves to be seen, really seen.
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Guilt is just as powerful, but its influence is positive, while shame's is destructive. Shame erodes our courage and fuels disengagement.
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There is nothing more vulnerable than creativity. . . It's not about winning, it's not about losing, it's about showing up and being seen.
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We don't have to be perfect, just engaged and committed to aligning values with actions.
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The difficult thing is that vulnerability is the first thing I look for in you and the last thing I'm willing to show you. In you, it's courage and daring. In me, it's weakness.
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Vulnerability pushed, I pushed back. I lost the fight, but probably won my life back.
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Vulnerability is not weakness. And that myth is profoundly dangerous... I define vulnerability as emotional risk, exposure, uncertainty. It fuels our daily lives.
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I think a lot of us are looking for the same thing.
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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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I don't just want someone who says they love me I want someone who practices that love for me every day.
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