…They all seem to fit in** Because true belonging only happens when we present our authentic, imperfect selves to the world, our sense of belonging can never be greater than our level of self-acceptance. -Brene Brown Belonging, what does it really mean? When I was younger and growing up in Kentucky, I never felt like […]
MAR
2013
This message seems to have come to me several times over the last month so I thought it best to put it on paper. One of my favorite friends and I were speaking about how I just couldn’t break a cycle of communication that was occurring between Brian and me. She suggested instead of speaking […]
OCT
2012
This is one of my favorite people sharing her research in books, TED-talks and in her blog. Her new book “Daring Greatly” just came out and is patiently waiting on my bookshelf. If you’ve ever felt like you don’t belong, like you are lacking genuine connection, or you just want to live a better life; […]
MAR
2012
This is the best 20 minutes you can spend this weekend. Learn about living wholeheartedly from researcher and storyteller Brene Brown. It is worth the time and may just change the way you look at your life. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4Qm9cGRub0]
FEB
2012
The following is from Brene Brown’s “The Gifts of Imperfection.” I am reading it for a third time right now. Thought this passage might speak to some of you: After interviewing people about the truths of their lives– their strengths and their struggles– I realized that courage is one of the most important qualities that […]
SEP
2011
My sister sent me a link to Brene Brown’s weekly blog- Ordinary Courage. This is a woman after my own heart- teaching about finding life through the imperfections and being true to who you are. Her post yesterday is now hanging on my fridge as a reminder. Thought I should share with each of you… […]