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Brené Brown on Owning Your Story & the Power of Vulnerability

14 May 5 Comments

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“Owning our story can be hard but not nearly as difficult as spending our lives running from it. Embracing our vulnerabilities is risky but not nearly as dangerous as giving up on love and belonging and joy—the experiences that make us the most vulnerable. Only when we are brave enough to explore the darkness will we discover the infinite power of our light.” ~ Brené Brown

Brené Brown studies human connection — our ability to empathise, belong, love. Sharing insights from her research in this amusing but beautiful talk, Brené speaks about vulnerability, and her own quest to know herself, as well as to understand humanity.

Owning our #story can be hard but not nearly as difficult as spending our lives running from it.

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A bibliophile writer on a quest to find ancient solutions for each creative conundrum, and share those solutions with you to inspire, edify and delight.

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