All the stuff that keeps you safe from feeling scary emotions? They also keep you from feeling the good emotions. You have to shake those off. You have to become vulnerable.

Loving and accepting ourselves are the ultimate acts of courage.

You are imperfect, you are wired for struggle, but you are worthy of love and belonging.

Authenticity is also about the courage and the vulnerability to say, "Yeah, I'll try it. I feel pretty uncomfortable and I feel a little vulnerable, but I'll try it!"

Let go of who you think you're supposed to be and embrace who you are.

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.

The most powerful teaching moments are the ones where you screw up.