You know how some people are so smart that they are able to communicate in a way that even those of us who are not so smart can understand? Brene Brown is one of those people.
Through her work as a writer, speaker and professor, she has learned a ton about vulnerability, courage, shame, and empathy. Her 2010 book The Gifts of Imperfection touches on those topics in a simple, yet effective way. The book is filled with great quotes. Here are my 10 favorite lines:
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Only when we are brave enough to explore the darkness will we discover the infinite power of our light.
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Only when we know our own darkness well can we be present with the darkness of others.”
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The better we are at accepting ourselves and others, the more compassionate we become.”
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Belonging doesn’t require us to change who we are; it requires us to be who we are.”
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I know I can talk to myself in ways that I would never consider talking to another person.”
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Staying real is one of the most courageous battles that we’ll ever fight.”
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It is in the process of embracing our imperfections that we find out truest gifts: courage, compassion, and connection.”
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We’re a nation hungry for more joy: Because we’re starving from a lack of gratitude.”
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The universe is not short on wake-up calls. We’re just quick to hit the snooze button.”
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Life-paralysis refers to all of the opportunities we miss because we’re too afraid to put anything out in the world that could be imperfect.”
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