Ellie Dean

“We’re not afraid of who we are. We’re afraid of who we think we’re not. We strive, then, not to become the best version of ourselves. We strive instead for what we think will make us most worthy in the eyes and opinions of others.”
― John O'Leary, On Fire: The 7 Choices to Ignite a Radically Inspired Life

“you can’t always choose the path that you walk in life, but you can always choose the manner in which you walk it.”
― John O'Leary, On Fire: The 7 Choices to Ignite a Radically Inspired Life

“Belonging: Belonging is the innate human desire to be part of something larger than us. Because this yearning is so primal, we often try to acquire it by fitting in and by seeking approval, which are not only hollow substitutes for belonging, but often barriers to it. Because true belonging only happens when we present our authentic, imperfect selves to the world, our sense of belonging can never be greater than our level of self-acceptance.”
― Brené Brown, Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead