We cannot selectively numb emotions, when we numb the painful emotions, we also numb the positive emotions. ― Brené Brown

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

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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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What we know matters but who we are matters more. ― Brené Brown

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Authenticity is a collection of choices that we have to make every day. It's about the choice to show up and be real. The choice to be honest. The choice to let our true selves be seen. ― Brene Brown,

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Scars are beautiful when we see them as glorious reminders that we courageously survived.

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Understanding the difference between healthy striving and perfectionism is critical to laying down the shield and picking up your life. Research shows that perfectionism hampers success. In fact, it's often the path to depression, anxiety, addiction, and life paralysis. ― 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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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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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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