Rachael

“The opposite of scarcity is not abundance; the opposite of scarcity is simply enough. Empathy is not finite, and compassion is not a pizza with eight slices. When you practice empathy and compassion with someone, there is not less of these qualities to go around. There’s more. Love is the last thing we need to ration in this world. The refugee in Syria doesn’t benefit more if you conserve your kindness only for her and withhold it from your neighbor who’s going through a divorce. Yes, perspective is critical. But I’m a firm believer that complaining is okay as long as we piss and moan with a little perspective. Hurt is hurt, and every time we honor our own struggle and the struggles of others by responding with empathy and compassion, the healing that results affects all of us.”
― Brené Brown, Rising Strong: The Reckoning. The Rumble. The Revolution.

“Disappointment is unmet expectations, and the more significant the expectations, the more significant the disappointment”
― Brené Brown, Rising Strong: The Reckoning. The Rumble. The Revolution.

“Grace will take you places hustling can’t.”
― Brené Brown, Rising Strong: The Reckoning. The Rumble. The Revolution.

“When we deny our stories and disengage from tough emotions, they don’t go away; instead, they own us, they define us.”
― Brené Brown, Rising Strong: The Reckoning. The Rumble. The Revolution.