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When two people relate to each other authentically and humanly, God is the electricity that surges between them. (Brené Brown)
As Rumi says, "We're all just walking each other home. View quote
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Perfectionism is a shield that we carry with a thought process that says this, 'If I look perfect, live perfect, work perfect, and do it all perfectly, I can avoid or minimize feeling shame, blame, and judgement. View quote
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Shame resilience is the ability to say, "This hurts. This is disappointing, maybe even devastating. But success and recognition and approval are not the values that drive me. My value is courage and I was just courageous. You can move on, shame. View quote
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Elisabeth Kübler-Ross: "People are like stained-glass windows. They sparkle and shine when the sun is out, but when the darkness sets in, their beauty is revealed only if there is a light from within. View quote
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Guilt is just as powerful, but its influence is positive, while shame's is destructive. Shame erodes our courage and fuels disengagement. View quote
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The difficult thing is that vulnerability is the first thing I look for in you and the last thing I'm willing to show you. In you, it's courage and daring. In me, it's weakness. View quote
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Many people think of perfectionism as striving to be your best, but it is not about self-improvement; it's about earning approval and acceptance. View quote
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Vulnerability is about showing up and being seen. It's tough to do that when we're terrified about what people might see or think. View quote
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