Healthy striving is self-focused: "How can I improve?" Perfectionism is other-focused: "What will they think?"

If you want to make a difference, the next time you see someone being cruel to another human being, take it personally. Take it personally because it is personal!

If we can share our story with someone who responds with empathy and understanding, shame can't survive.

Staying vulnerable is a risk we have to take if we want to experience connection.

Most people believe vulnerability is weakness. But really vulnerability is Courage. We must ask ourselves...are we willing to show up and be seen.

We cultivate love when we allow our most vulnerable and powerful selves to be deeply seen and known, and when we honor the spiritual connection that grows from that offering with trust, respect, kindness and affection

Courage starts with showing up and letting ourselves be seen.