Brene Brown

Guilt is just as powerful, but its influence is positive, while shame’s is destructive. Shame erodes our courage and fuels disengagement.

Brené Brown

Hate is a symptom. Fear is the problem. We are a country outside of our integrity. We are brave people who have given into fear.

Brené Brown

Hope is not an emotion; it’s a way of thinking or a cognitive process.

Brené Brown

I believe in the healing power of laughter. I believe laughter forces us to breathe.

Brené Brown

I don’t just want someone who says they love me; I want someone who practices that love for me every day.

Brené Brown

I’m like a recovering perfectionist. For me it’s one day at a time.

Brené Brown

If the goal is authenticity and they don’t like me, I’m okay. If the goal is being liked and they don’t like me, I’m in trouble.

Brené Brown

If we own the story then we can write the ending.

Brené Brown

If we want to fully experience love and belonging, we must believe that we are worthy of love and belonging.

Brené Brown

It’s hard to practice compassion when we’re struggling with our authenticity or when our own worthiness is off-balance.

Brené Brown