The gifts of imperfection
The Gifts of Imperfection Brene Brown The universe is not short on wake-up calls. We’re just quick to hit the snooze button. If we can’t stand up to the never good enough and who do you think you are? we can’t move forward. “Courage is like—it’s a habitus, a habit, a virtue: You get it by courageous acts. It’s like you learn to swim by swimming. You learn courage by couraging.” Connection: The energy that exists between people when they feel seen, heard or valued; when they can give and receive without judgment; and when they derive sustenance and strength from relationships Worthiness doesn't have prerequisites. Here's what is truly at the heart of wholeheartedness: Worthy now, not if, not when, we're worthy of love and belonging now. Right this minute. As is. Courage is telling our story, not being immune to criticism. Staying vulnerable is a risk we have to take if we want to experience...