Our brokenness is not a barrier to grace… it’s the doorway. This flips our entire perspective on failure, suggesting that our deepest struggles are actually the starting point for real growth and connection.
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Meaning
Your flaws and failures aren’t what block you from receiving grace, self-compassion, or connection; they are precisely the opening through which you can find them.
Explanation
Look, we’ve all been trained to hide our mess. To armor up. But what Brené’s work shows, and what I’ve seen time and again, is that the magic happens in the cracks. That’s where the light gets in, as the saying goes. When we have the courage to be vulnerable about our “brokenness”—our mistakes, our shame, our losses—we stop building walls and start building bridges. To others, and to ourselves. It’s a complete paradigm shift from perfectionism to wholeheartedness.
Quote Summary
| Context | Attributes |
|---|---|
| Original Language | English (3668) |
| Category | Spiritual (229) |
| Topics | grace (5) |
| Literary Style | poetic (635) |
| Emotion / Mood | devotional (10), hopeful (357) |
| Overall Quote Score | 82 (297) |
Origin & Factcheck
This quote comes straight from Brené Brown’s 2017 book, Rising Strong as a Spiritual Practice. It’s a core tenet of her research on vulnerability and shame. You won’t find it correctly attributed to anyone else—this is pure, distilled Brené.
Attribution Summary
| Context | Attributes |
|---|---|
| Author | Brene Brown (257) |
| Source Type | Book (4032) |
| Source/Book Name | Rising Strong as a Spiritual Practice (39) |
| Origin Timeperiod | 21st Century (1892) |
| Original Language | English (3668) |
| Authenticity | Verified (4032) |
Author Bio
Dr Brene Brown is the author of books such as Daring Greatly and The Power of Vulnerability. The TED talk and Netflix production based on her research reached out to millions of audience. She researches effects of courage and vulnerability in shaping people's work and relationships. She leads the Brené Brown Education and Research Group and provides evidence-based insights into practical tools to help people train themselves
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Where is this quotation located?
| Quotation | Our brokenness is not a barrier to grace; it’s the doorway to it |
| Book Details | Publication Year: 2017; ISBN: Unknown (based on her talk and workbook materials); Length: ~60 pages (lecture adaptation, Sounds True audio transcript). |
| Where is it? | Section: Grace and Brokenness, Approximate Page 51 |