Shame corrodes the very part of us that believes we are capable of change.

That's what life is about: about daring greatly, about being in the arena.

When we numb [hard feelings], we numb joy, we numb gratitude, we numb happiness.

Courage - To tell the story of who you are with your whole heart.

If we can’t stand up to the never good enough and who do you think you are? we can’t move forward.

I'm not a parenting expert. In fact, I'm not sure that I even believe in the idea of 'parenting experts.' I'm an engaged, imperfect parent and a passionate researcher. I'm an experienced mapmaker and a stumbling traveler. Like many of you, parenting is by far my boldest and most daring adventure.

It's about showing up. And sometimes I don't do it. I almost always regret it, but sometimes I don't do it. Sometimes I walk into a situation where I'm intimidated and I want to be liked and I want to fit in, and I don't choose authenticity. And it's always pretty miserable.