“No work or love will flourish out of guilt, fear, or hollowness of heart, just as no valid plans for the future can be made by those who have no capacity for living now.”— Alan Watts, amazon.com
“When I see people stand fully in their truth, or when I see someone fall down, get back up, and say, ‘Damn. That really hurt, but this is important to me and I’m going in again’—my gut reaction is, ‘What a badass.”— Brené Brown, amazon.com
“When two people relate to each other authentically and humanly, God is the electricity that surges between them.”— Brené Brown, amazon.com
“Vulnerability is the birthplace of love, belonging, joy, courage, empathy, and creativity. It is the source of hope, empathy, accountability, and authenticity. If we want greater clarity in our purpose or deeper and more meaningful spiritual lives, vulnerability is the path.”— Brené Brown, amazon.com
“The most fundamental aggression to ourselves, the most fundamental harm we can do to ourselves, is to remain ignorant by not having the courage and the respect to look at ourselves honestly and gently.”— Pema Chodron, amazon.com
“When you truly understand, you are likely to see what is true about others, and not just what you want to see.”— Don Miguel Ruiz, amazon.com
“Don't give in to your fears. If you do, you won't be able to talk to your heart.”— Paulo Coelho, amazon.com
“In general, people are not drawn to perfection in others. People are drawn to shared interests, shared problems, and an individual’s life energy. Humans connect with humans. Hiding one’s humanity and trying to project an image of perfection makes a person vague, slippery, lifeless, and uninteresting”— Robert Glover, goodreads.com