Faith minus vulnerability and mystery equals extremism. If you've got all the answers, then don't call what you do 'faith.'

If we are going to find our way out of shame and back to each other, vulnerability is the path and courage is the light. To set down those lists of *what we're supposed to be* is brave. To love ourselves and support each other in the process of becoming real is perhaps the greatest single act of daring greatly.

One of the greatest barriers to connection is the cultural importance we place on "going it alone." Somehow we've come to equate success with not needing anyone. Many of us are willing to extend a helping hand, but we're very reluctant to reach out for help when we need it ourselves. It's as if we've divided the world into "those who offer help" and "those who need help." The truth is that we are both.

At the end of my life I want to be able to say I contributed more than I criticized.

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

Loving and accepting ourselves are the ultimate acts of courage.

Vulnerability sounds like truth and feels like courage.