Emotion Quote by Brené Brown
““But what we know now is that when we deny our emotion, it owns us. When we own our emotion, we can rebuild and find our way through the pain.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Daring Greatly, Brené Brown, 2012
Suppressing emotions lets them control us; acknowledging them lets us heal and navigate pain.
In simple terms: Own emotions to heal.
Key Takeaway
Acknowledge feelings, then act.
Themes
emotional awareness
healing
self‑care
Mood
reflective
empathetic
Type
advice
inspirational
When to use this quote
- therapy sessions
- personal crises
- relationship conflicts
- grief processing
Key Concepts
psychology
mindfulness
resilience
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you notice when you’re denying an emotion?
- What steps help you own it?
A Different Perspective
Ignoring emotions can prolong suffering.
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