Our sense of belonging can never be greater than our level of self acceptance.

What separates privilege from entitlement is gratitude.

Daring to set boundaries is about having the courage to love ourselves, even when we risk disappointing others.

There really is "no effort without error and shortcoming" and there really is no triumph without vulnerability.

Perfectionism is a twenty-ton shield that we lug around thinking it will protect us when, in fact, it's the thing that's really preventing us from taking flight.

The two most powerful words when we're in struggle: me too.

One of the greatest barriers to connection is the cultural importance we place on "going it alone." Somehow we've come to equate success with not needing anyone. Many of us are willing to extend a helping hand, but we're very reluctant to reach out for help when we need it ourselves. It's as if we've divided the world into "those who offer help" and "those who need help." The truth is that we are both.