You are imperfect, you are wired for struggle, but you are worthy of love and belonging. ― Brene Brown

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Healthy striving is self-focused: "How can I improve?" Perfectionism is other-focused: "What will they think? ― Brené Brow

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ulnerability sounds like truth and feels like courage. Truth and courage aren't always comfortable, but they're never weakness. ― Brené Brown

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If we can share our story with someone who responds with empathy and understanding, shame can't survive. ― Brené Brown

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Courage starts with showing up and letting ourselves be seen. ― Brené Brown

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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. ― Brene Brown

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Vulnerability is the birthplace of innovation, creativity and change. ― Brene Brown

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If you trade your authenticity for safety, you may experience the following: anxiety, depression, eating disorders, addiction, rage, blame, resentment, and inexplicable grief. ― Brené Brown

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Nothing is so painful to the human mind as a great and sudden change. ― Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley

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The dark does not destroy the light; it defines it. It's our fear of the dark that casts our joy into the shadows. ― Brene Brown

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