It’s no longer a question of can I do it. It’s a question of: Do I want to do it?

Vulnerability is not knowing victory or defeat, it’s understanding the necessity of both; it’s engaging. It’s being all in.

The willingness to show up changes us, It makes us a little braver each time.

Our stories are not meant for everyone. Hearing them is a privilege, and we should always ask ourselves this before we share: "Who has earned the right to hear my story?" If we have one or two people in our lives who can sit with us and hold space for our shame stories, and love us for our strengths and struggles, we are incredibly lucky. If we have a friend, or small group of friends, or family who embraces our imperfections, vulnerabilities, and power, and fills us with a sense of belonging, we are incredibly lucky.

Perfectionism is self destructive simply because there's no such thing as perfect. Perfection is an unattainable goal.

You cannot shame or belittle people into changing their behaviors.

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