Nothing is as uncomfortable, dangerous and hurtful as believing that I'm standing on the outside of my life looking in and wondering what it would be like if I had the courage to show up and let myself be seen.
Brené BrownNostalgia is also a dangerous form of comparison. Think about how often we compare our lives to a memory that nostalgia has so completely edited that it never really existed.
Brené BrownEmbracing our vulnerabilities is risky but not nearly as dangerous as giving up on love and belonging and joy.
Brené BrownFaith minus vulnerability and mystery equals extremism. If you've got all the answers, then don't call what you do 'faith.'
Brené BrownOne of the things I talk a lot about in my work that I try to practice - which is really hard - is in those moments where we're being asked to do things or asked to take over or asked to take care of something, we have to have the courage to choose discomfort over resentment. And to me, a huge part of my authenticity practice has been choosing discomfort and saying no.
Brené Brown