Language can wound; careful words can stitch connection - Brene Brown
Isolation is shame’s favorite habitat; connection is its natural predator - Brene Brown
Connection requires vulnerability; we cannot both armor up and reach out at the same time - Brene Brown
Perfectionism is not the same as striving for excellence; it is a shield that blocks connection and fuels shame - Brene Brown
Compassion is not a trait we have or do not have; it is a daily practice that reshapes how we see ourselves and each other - Brene Brown
Courage gives us a voice and compassion gives us an ear - Brene Brown
If compassion is the skill or ability to tap into our own experiences in order to connect with an experience someone is relating to us, compassion is the willingness to be open to this process - Brene Brown
The biggest potential for helping us overcome shame is this: We are “those people.” - Brene Brown
