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What a short but insightful book. As someone who has been grappling with my own breakdown/spiritual awakening as she so cleverly calls it, I often find it difficult to articulate exactly what I’ve learnt from having to build myself up from ground 0. She covers all these things so easily - from how shame impacts us and how to dispel it by feeling it in our body, all the way to the power of play, curiosity, and connection. It feels like a neat little pocket version of the speech I give people when they ask me how to get better. I very much enjoyed it!
This book is a brief guide to what researcher Brene Brown calls “wholehearted living.” Sometimes I don’t feel connected with others, or that those who have hurt me are not worthy of my connection. But I realize these very thoughts lead to feelings of inadequacy and shame for both parties.
Shame. It breeds on secrecy, silence and judgement. But connection- it’s an energy. It only occurs when we allow ourselves to be seen, heard and valued and when we encourage the same from others.
Her book has taught me the value of inviting support from those who embrace both your strength and struggles. Compassion is not a person with superior strength helping a weaker one, it’s about a relationship between equals. It’s reminded me to steer clear of shaming myself and to understand that I’m worthy of love and belonging. Right. Now. Declare your sufficiency and own your gifts of imperfection!
I’m Jungian culture, shame is called “the swampland of the soul.” Let’s grab the hand of a trusted loved one and cross the swamp together.
Shame. It breeds on secrecy, silence and judgement. But connection- it’s an energy. It only occurs when we allow ourselves to be seen, heard and valued and when we encourage the same from others.
Her book has taught me the value of inviting support from those who embrace both your strength and struggles. Compassion is not a person with superior strength helping a weaker one, it’s about a relationship between equals. It’s reminded me to steer clear of shaming myself and to understand that I’m worthy of love and belonging. Right. Now. Declare your sufficiency and own your gifts of imperfection!
I’m Jungian culture, shame is called “the swampland of the soul.” Let’s grab the hand of a trusted loved one and cross the swamp together.
challenging
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funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
funny
hopeful
informative
reflective
medium-paced
Incredibly surface-level advice. Could’ve been a Facebook post.
challenging
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
challenging
hopeful
reflective
fast-paced
A straightforward, kind read for adrift former perfectionists who need a beacon.