I admit I haven’t made it too far into Brene Brown’s book, The Gifts of Imperfection, but right in the preface I found a sentiment that rang so true for me. She speaks about being in the middle of a breakdown/ spiritual awakening and realizing one day that:
“I had learned how to worry more about how I felt and less about ‘what people might think.’ I was setting new boundaries and began to let go of my need to please, perform, and perfect. I started saying no rather than sure (and being resentful and pissed off later). I began saying ‘Oh, hell yes!’ rather than ‘Sounds fun, but I have lots of work to do’ or ‘I’ll do that when I’m ______________ (thinner, less busy, better prepared).’ ”
To me this is it. Own you’re life and do what feels right even if, or especially if, what feels right scares the crap out of you. If you have never seen them, I recommend you watch some of her videos online. The one below is awesome. This is the first time I am trying to add a video, fingers crossed!
August 4th, 2012 at 3:31 am
thank for this post 🙂 it’s good to be ecouraged 🙂 beautiful day
August 4th, 2012 at 9:26 am
I’m so glad you liked it. I love Brene Brown. I find her so talks so comforting and encouraging.
August 3rd, 2012 at 5:11 pm
“own your life and do what feels right” I often tell people “do what makes sense to you” not what makes sense to your mother or your church or your……what makes sense to you? It’s an amazing way to live, isn’t it?
August 4th, 2012 at 9:25 am
I think most people fear if they do what feels right for them they will become selfish, self-centered, and unlovable. But I think the opposite happens. When you really own who you are and what you want you become so much more lovable and attractive to others. Authenticity and vulnerability are magnetic.
August 4th, 2012 at 9:27 am
completely agree.