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Vulnerability is our greatest measure of courage. Quote: "Vulnerability is not winning or losing; it's having the courage to show up and be seen when we have no control over the outcome. Vulnerability is not weakness; it's our greatest measure of courage."
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Shame is the intensely painful feeling or experience of believing that we are flawed and therefore unworthy of love and belonging. Quote: "Shame is the most powerful, master emotion. It's the fear of disconnection: Is there something about me that if other people know it or see it, it will make me unlovable, unacceptable?"
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Wholehearted people embrace vulnerability and imperfection. They believe that they are worthy of love and belonging, even when they make mistakes. Quote: "Wholehearted living is about engaging in our lives from a place of worthiness."
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We can rise strong from our failures and setbacks. The key is to reckon with what happened, rumble with the emotions that come up, and rise with purpose. Quote: "This is my truth. And I will choose how this story ends."
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Perfectionism is the belief that if we live perfectly, we can avoid the pain of vulnerability, shame, and failure. Quote: "Perfectionism is not about self-improvement. It's about earning approval and acceptance."
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The stories we tell ourselves about our failures and setbacks can either empower us or disempower us. It's important to choose stories that are true and that serve us. Quote: "The most dangerous stories we make up are the narratives that diminish our inherent worthiness."
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Shame is a universal human experience. Everyone experiences shame at some point in their lives. Quote: "Shame is not who you are; it's what happened to you. Pain is inevitable; suffering is optional."
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We can't rise strong from our shame if we don't acknowledge it and talk about it. Quote: "Shame needs three things to grow exponentially: secrecy, silence, and judgment. If we can talk to someone about our shame, it loses its power."
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Shame is not the same as guilt. Guilt is the feeling that we've done something wrong. Shame is the feeling that we are wrong. Quote: "Guilt says, 'I made a mistake.' Shame says, 'I am a mistake.'"
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We can't avoid shame altogether. But we can learn to manage it in a healthy way. Quote: "We can't get rid of shame, but we can choose how we live with it."
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Wholehearted people practice self-compassion. They are kind and understanding towards themselves, even when they make mistakes. Quote: "Self-compassion is the practice of being kind and understanding towards ourselves when we suffer, fail, or make mistakes."
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We can teach our children to be more resilient in the face of shame by talking to them about it openly and honestly. Quote: "We need to talk to our children about shame so they can learn to manage it in a healthy way."
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We can create a more compassionate world by talking about shame openly and honestly. Quote: "Shame thrives in secrecy and silence. We can dismantle shame by talking about it and letting each other know that we're not alone."
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We are all worthy of love and belonging, even when we make mistakes. Quote: "Love and belonging are irresistible impulses that are wired into our biological system. We need love and belonging like we need air, food, and water."
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We can cultivate a sense of worthiness by practicing self-compassion, living authentically, and connecting with others on a deep level. Quote: "Worthiness is not a destination; it's a journey. It's about living who you are to the fullest each and every day."
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We can rise strong from our setbacks by choosing to learn and grow from them. Quote: "Setbacks are inevitable. Failure is optional."
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We can build resilience by practicing mindfulness, gratitude, and optimism. Quote: "Resilience is the ability to pick yourself up after you fall."
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We can create a more resilient community by supporting each other through our setbacks and failures. Quote: "We need each other to rise strong."
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