Danielle

“Perfectionism is addictive, because when we invariably do experience shame, judgment, and blame, we often believe it’s because we weren’t perfect enough. Rather than questioning the faulty logic of perfectionism, we become even more entrenched in our quest to look and do everything just right. Perfectionism actually sets”
― Brené Brown, Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts.

“In either case, if you come across an explanation of vulnerability that doesn’t include setting boundaries or being clear on intentions, proceed with caution. Vulnerability for vulnerability’s sake is not effective, useful, or smart.”
― Brené Brown, Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts.

“I’m brave enough to listen. I don’t have to take it all in or add it to my load, but I’m brave enough to listen.”
― Brené Brown, Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts.

“Tova wonders sometimes if it’s better that way, to have one’s tragedies clustered together, to make good use of the existing rawness. Get it over with in one shot. Tova knew there was a bottom to those depths of despair. Once your soul was soaked though with grief, any more simply ran off, overflowed, the way maple syrup on Saturday-morning pancakes always cascaded onto the table whenever Erik was allowed to pour it himself.”
― Shelby Van Pelt, Remarkably Bright Creatures