I think that shame is a universal, paralyzing, painful emotion.

There was only one variable that separated the people who have a strong sense of love and belonging and the people who really struggle for it. And that was, the people who have a strong sense of love and belonging believe they're worthy of love and belonging. That's it. They believe they're worthy.

If we want greater clarity in our purpose or deeper and more meaningful spiritual lives, vulnerability is the path.

Our capacity for wholeheartednes s can never be greater than our willingness to be broken-hearted.

Empathy is the antidote to shame.

After doing this work or the past twelve years and watching scarcity ride roughshod over our families, organizations, and communities, I'd say the one thing we have in common is that we're sick of feeling afraid. we want to dare greatly. We're tired of the national conversation centering on "What should we fear" and "Who should we blame?" We all want to be brave.

Authenticity is the daily practice of letting go of who we think we're supposed to be and embracing who we are.