Effort + the courage to show up = enough.

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.

Nothing has transformed my life more than realizing that it's a waste of time to evaluate my worthiness by weighing the reaction of the people in the stands.

Compassion is not a virtue -- it is a commitment. It's not something we have or don't have -- it's something we choose to practice.

The truth is, rarely can a response make something better - what makes something better is connection.

Vulnerability is about showing up and being seen. It's tough to do that when we're terrified about what people might see or think.

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