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Brené Brown Quotes - Page 9

Our capacity for wholeheartednes s can never be greater than our willingness to be broken-hearted.

"The Courage to Be Vulnerable". Interview with Krista Tippett, onbeing.org. January 29, 2015.

How can we embrace rest and play if we've tied our self-worth to what we produce?

"Brené Brown: The Courage to Be Vulnerable". "On Being" with Krista Tippett, onbeing.org. January 29, 2015.

I believe a joyful life is made up of joyful moments, gracefully strung together by trust, gratitude, inspiration, and faith.

Brené Brown (2010). “The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You're Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are”, p.94, Simon and Schuster

If we want to live and love with our whole hearts, and if we want to engage with the world from a place of worthiness, we have to talk about the things that get in the way- especially shame, fear and vulnerability

Brené Brown (2010). “The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You're Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are”, p.50, Simon and Schuster

I've found what makes children happy doesn't always prepare them to be courageous, engaged adults.

Brené Brown (2012). “Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead”, p.22, Penguin

Wholeheartedness. There are many tenets of Wholeheartedness, but at its very core is vulnerability and worthiness; facing uncertainty, exposure, and emotional risks, and knowing that I am enough.

Brené Brown (2012). “Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead”, p.34, Penguin

Empathy is the antidote to shame.

"Brené Brown Talks to The Shriver Report: The Power of Shame on Women Living on the Brink". Interview with Cara P. Lemieux, shriverreport.org. February 5, 2014.

The only unique contribution that we will ever make in this world will be born of our creativity.

Brené Brown (2010). “The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You're Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are”, p.108, Simon and Schuster

When we lose our tolerance for vulnerability, joy becomes foreboding.

"Dr. Brene Brown: Joy Is ‘The Most Terrifying, Difficult Emotion’", www.huffingtonpost.com. March 18, 2013.