The way the wholehearted live

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/12/15/brene-brown-vulnerability_n_1150976.html?1323965500&ncid=webmail4&ref=fb&src=sp&comm_ref=false

Like any good nerd, I took notes on this video. This is what I got:

People who live a whole hearted life all shared the following traits;

Believe that you are worthy of love and belonging. Whole hearted. Deep sense of worthiness.

COURAGE - the courage to be imperfect
COMPASSION - to yourself first, and to others
CONNECTION - As a result of Authenticity. Willing to let go of who they thought they should be, in order to be WHO THEY ARE

Fully Embraced Vulnerability - Belief that what makes you vulnerable is what makes you beautiful. Not necessarily a comfortable experience but not excruciating either. Necessary.

* Willingness to say I love you first
* Do something with no guarantees
* Willing to invest in a relationship that may or may not work out
* Ability to breathe through waiting, nervousness

The way to live is with vulnerability. In our society we have a tendency to numb ourselves. We numb with alcohol, tv, drugs, etc. However we don't get to selectively numb our emotions. We numb the joy and gratitude as well as the pain. Find the ability to live through the pain.

Breakdown or spiritual awakening. They say its one and the same.

Vulnerability is the core of shame, and fear but also the birthplace of JOY, CREATIVITY, BELONGING, and LOVE!

We are imperfect and wired for struggle, but worthy of love and belonging.

Let ourselves be seen.
Love with our whole heart.
Practice gratitude and joy.

I am enough.

- from Brene Brown