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48 quotes
US writer and professor
“Vulnerability sounds like truth and feels like courage. Truth and courage aren't always comfortable, but they're never weakness.”
"Faith is a place of mystery, where we find the courage to believe in what we cannot see and the strength to let go of our fear of uncertainty."
on Faith
"Vulnerability is not knowing victory or defeat, it’s understanding the necessity of both; it’s engaging. It’s being all in."
on Courage
"Shame corrodes the very part of us that believes we are capable of change."
on Philosophy
"If we can share our story with someone who responds with empathy and understanding, shame can't survive."
on Empathy
"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."
on Compassion
"What separates privilege from entitlement is gratitude."
on Wisdom
"I don't have to chase extraordinary moments to find happiness - it's right in front of me if I'm paying attention and practicing gratitude."
on Happiness
"You cannot shame or belittle people into changing their behaviors."
"When you judge yourself for needing help, you judge those you are helping. When you attach value to giving help, you attach value to needing help."
"The opposite of "never enough" isn't abundance or "more than you could ever imagine." The opposite of scarcity is enough..."
"You're imperfect, and you're wired for struggle, but you are worthy of love and belonging."
on Love
"Perfectionism is not the same thing as striving to be our best. Perfectionism is not about healthy achievement and growth it's a shield."
"Many people think of perfectionism as striving to be your best, but it is not about self-improvement; it's about earning approval and acceptance."
"Shame is the most powerful, master emotion. It's the fear that we're not good enough."
on Fear
"Guilt is just as powerful, but its influence is positive, while shame's is destructive. Shame erodes our courage and fuels disengagement."
"Vulnerability is the birthplace of innovation, creativity and change."
on Creativity
"Denying emotion is not avoiding the high curbs, it's never taking your car out of the garage. It's safe in there, but you'll never go anywhere."
on Emotion
"When shame becomes a management style, engagement dies. When failure is not an option we can forget about learning, creativity, and innovation ."
on Leadership
"I now see how owning our story and loving ourselves through that process is the bravest thing that we will ever do."
on Self Awareness
"Faith minus vulnerability and mystery equals extremism. If you've got all the answers, then don't call what you do 'faith.'"
