The Gifts Of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You're Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are

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They sparkle and shine when the sun is out, but when the darkness sets in, their beauty is revealed only if here is a light from within. What about the shame/vulnerability/feelings of failure or imperfection of not being able to afford a pair of shoes for one's daughter?

And I’m also thinking about the younger generation growing up with social media, I think they have it real tough.

Hard to believe that this book has been out for almost ten years, but it seems to be more important and relevant than ever. For over a decade, Brené Brown has found a special place in our hearts as a gifted mapmaker and a fellow traveler.

I'm rundown, overwhelmed and I realize that, while my priorities are right in my head, they aren't in reality. I'm getting much more enjoyment - with Brene Brown's gentle kick in the ass messages from "RISING STRONG", than I did this book. Hearing them is a privilege, and we should always ask ourselves this before we share: “Who has earned the right to hear my story?She's given her fans a gift by circling back and updating an earlier work, The Gifts of Imperfection, with this 10th Anniversary Edition. Knowledge is important, but only if we’re being kind and gentle with ourselves as we work to discover who we are. And what’s now become a movement all started with The Gifts of Imperfection, which has sold more than two million copies in thirty-five different languages across the globe. I've read more than my fair share of "self-help" literature, so I can assert with conviction that this is not a self-help book.

To cultivate worthiness, we have to practice courage, compassion, and connection aka “The Gifts of Imperfection” daily. Brown states, “When we can let go of what other people think and own our story, we gain access to our worthiness. Our sense of worthiness is the important piece that gives us access to love and belonging, essential to human experience.While I have been able to make substantial progress with it I ultimately I have relapses which used to be extremely damaging to my confidence my emotional health and physical appearance.