NUGGETS OF WISDOM - 442

 

• ·       “The dark does not destroy the light; it defines it. It’s our fear of the dark that casts our joy into the shadows.” - Brené Brown

  ·       “Cruelty is easy, cheap and rampant.” - Brené Brown

  ·       “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.”

  ·       “We cannot selectively numb emotions, when we numb the painful emotions, we also numb the positive emotions.” - Brené Brown

  ·       “What separates privilege from entitlement is gratitude.” - Brené Brown

  ·       “Spirituality is recognizing and celebrating that we are all inextricably connected to each other by a power greater than all of us, and that our connection to that power and to one another is grounded in love and compassion. Practicing spirituality brings a sense of perspective, meaning and purpose to our lives.” - Brené Brown

  ·       “Numb the dark and you numb the light.” - Brené Brown

  ·       “Vulnerability is not winning or losing; it’s having the courage to show up and be seen when we have no control over the outcome. Vulnerability is not weakness; it’s our greatest measure of courage.” - Brené Brown

  ·       “You cannot shame or belittle people into changing their behaviors.” - Brené Brown

  ·       “One of the greatest barriers to connection is the cultural importance we place on ‘going it alone.’ Somehow we’ve come to equate success with not needing anyone. Many of us are willing to extend a helping hand, but we’re very reluctant to reach out for help when we need it ourselves. It’s as if we’ve divided the world into ‘those who offer help’ and ‘those who need help.’ The truth is that we are both.” - Brené Brown