The Gifts of Imperfection
by Brené Brown
Summary
In order to live whole-hearted lives, we have to learn to embrace the weaknesses and darkness we see in ourselves, as well as the goodness and gifts. We have to learn to belong to ourselves rather than hiding our authentic self in order to fit in with the people around us. Then signs of wholehearted living will begin to surface: hopefulness and empowerment, creativity, meaningful work, rest, and play.
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The Gifts of Imperfection - Brené Brown
Favorite Quotes
“Only when we are brave enough to explore the darkness will we discover the infinite power of our light.”
“Every time we choose courage, we make everyone around us a little better and the world a little braver. And our world could stand to be a little kinder and braver.”
“Fitting in is about assessing a situation and becoming who you need to be to be accepted. Belonging, on the other hand, doesn’t require us to change who we are; it requires us to be who we are.”
“There is one guarantee: If we’re not practicing gratitude and allowing ourselves to know joy, we are missing out on the two things that will actually sustain us during the inevitable hard times.”
