To live with courage, purpose, and connection - to be the person whom we long to be - we must again be… — Brené Brown Copy Share Image
Vulnerability is the birthplace of love, belonging, joy, courage, empathy, and creativity. It is the source of hope, empathy, accountability, and authenticity.… — Brené Brown Copy Share Image
I can't even think of the right word, but it's not "help." It's more like a prerequisite. I think connection is why… — Brené Brown Copy Share Image
We are hardwired to connect with others, it's what gives purpose and meaning to our lives, and without it there is suffering. — Brené Brown Copy Share Image
When I look at narcissism through the vulnerability lens, I see the shame-based fear of being ordinary. I see the fear of… — Brené Brown Copy Share Image
Spirituality is recognizing and celebrating that we are all inextricably connected to each other by a power greater than all of us,… — Brené Brown Copy Share Image
Owning our story can be hard but not nearly as difficult as spending our lives running from it. Embracing our vulnerabilities is… — Brené Brown Copy Share Image
If we want greater clarity in our purpose or deeper and more meaningful spiritual lives, vulnerability is the path. — Brené Brown Copy Share Image
Vulnerability is not weakness, and the uncertainty, risk, and emotional exposure we face every day are not optional. Our only choice is… — Brené Brown Copy Share Image
Connection is why we're here; it is what gives purpose and meaning to our lives. The power that connection holds in our… — Brené Brown Copy Share Image
“always put off writing by reorganizing my entire house and spending way too much time and money buying office supplies and organizing systems. Every… — Brené Brown Copy Share Image
I carry a small sheet of paper in my wallet that has written on it the names of people whose opinions of me matter.… — Brené Brown Copy Share Image
Waking up every day and loving someone who may or may not love us back, whose safety we can't ensure, who may stay in… — Brene Brown Copy Share Image
“No matter how separated we are by what we think and believe, we are part of the same spiritual story.” — Brené Brown Copy Share Image
Perfectionism is self-destructive simply because there is no such thing as perfect. Perfection is an unattainable goal. Additionally, perfectionism is more about perception -… — Brené Brown Copy Share Image
Shame corrodes the very part of us that believes we are capable of change. — Brené Brown Copy Share Image
If you're also in the arena and you're putting your ideas out and you're owning them and you're saying "I disagree with you about… — Brené Brown Copy Share Image
“I found that men and women with high levels of shame resilience share these four elements: They understand shame and recognize what messages and… — Brené Brown Copy Share Image
