Shame and vulnerability

Summary of Brene Brown's universal theory of Vulnerability, Love, Connection and Shame. Inspired by her book The gifts of Imperfection 2010. #shame #vulnerability #brenebrown #giftsofimperfection #emotions #socialwork #psychology #mindful

Read these 25 quotes from the amazing Dr. Brené Brown, who shares her wisdom with these inspiring quotes on guilt, shame, and vulnerability.

Researching Brene Brown- Shame Resilience 101 by Brene Brown, The Gifts of Imperfection. This way of looking at shame honestly blew my mind and helped me lots. Healing

Read these 25 quotes from the amazing Dr. Brené Brown, who shares her wisdom with these inspiring quotes on guilt, shame, and vulnerability.

🌟 Humans are wired for connection, and true connection comes from embracing vulnerability. 🌟 Shame blocks vulnerability and prevents us from connecting. When we think we're "bad, unlovable, or stupid," we hide, leading to disconnection. Being vulnerable lets you live with happiness, connection, and peace. It means being open with yourself and others. Caring too much about others' opinions creates a barrier to connection. This fear of judgment stops vulnerability, which is key to true…

'Owning our story can be hard but not nearly as difficult as spending our lives running from it'. [Brene Brown quote]

Belonging starts with self-acceptance. Your level of belonging, in fact, can never be greater than your level of self-acceptance, because believing that you're enough is what gives you the courage to be authentic, vulnerable and imperfect. When we don't have that, we shape-shift and turn into chameleons; we hustle for the worthiness we already possess.

Real vulnerability is one of the keys to creating and sustaining deeply meaningful relationships and being known in a real way. But the truth is that not all vulnerability is created equal. In order to embrace and practice being vulnerable in a healthy way, we need to fully understand what it is and what it is not. I’m breaking down the behaviors and interactions that are most commonly confused with authentic vulnerability so you can avoid them and get your legit intimacy game ON!

To be awake in our lives and to show up authentically, we need to give love and be able to receive love. We need to have it for ourselves in order to fully give it back to others. Love is at the core of who we are. But, it's not always easy. Sometimes we get wrapped up in our weaknesses and can't see our strengths. It's an ongoing journey, because loving ourselves unconditionally is a lifelong commitment. But it's a commitment worth having.