I'm still a researcher. The best way to explain it is that I trusted myself deeply as a professional, but I did not have a lot of self-trust personally. When I started learning all of these things about the value and the importance of belonging, vulnerability, connection, self-kindness and self-compassion, I trusted what I was learning - again, I know I'm a good researcher. When those things and wholeheartedness started to emerge with all these different properties, I knew I had to listen. I'd heard these messages before personally but I didn't trust myself there.

Rest and play, are as vital to our health as nutrition and exercise

Empathy is the antidote to shame.

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!

We cannot ignore our pain and feel compassion for it at the same time.

Connection is why we're here; it is what gives purpose and meaning to our lives. The power that connection holds in our lives was confirmed when the main concern about connection emerged as the fear of disconnection; the fear that something we have done or failed to do, something about who we are or where we come from, has made us unlovable and unworthy of connection.

In order for connection to happen, we have to allow ourselves to be seen, really seen.