Authenticity is about being true to who you are, even when everyone around you wants you to be someone else

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We cannot selectively numb emotions, when we numb the painful emotions, we also numb the positive emotions. ― Brené Brown

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Vulnerability is the birthplace of innovation, creativity and change. ― Brene Brown

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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. ― Brene Brown

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Understanding the difference between healthy striving and perfectionism is critical to laying down the shield and picking up your life. Research shows that perfectionism hampers success. In fact, it's often the path to depression, anxiety, addiction, and life paralysis. ― Brené Brown

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ulnerability sounds like truth and feels like courage. Truth and courage aren't always comfortable, but they're never weakness. ― Brené Brown

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The one person who will never leave us, whom we will never lose, is ourself. Learning to love our female selves is where our search for love must begin. — bell hooks

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If we can share our story with someone who responds with empathy and understanding, shame can't survive. ― Brené Brown

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The dark does not destroy the light; it defines it. It's our fear of the dark that casts our joy into the shadows. ― Brene Brown

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You are imperfect, you are wired for struggle, but you are worthy of love and belonging. ― Brene Brown

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