Daily Inspirational Message for January 15, 2014

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Owning our story can be hard but not nearly as difficult as spending our lives running from it. Embracing our vulnerabilities is risky but not nearly as dangerous as giving up on love and belonging and joy – the experiences that make us the most vulnerable. Only when we are brave enough to explore the darkness will we discover the infinite power of our light.
– Brene Brown
 

There is tremendous freedom to be found in apologizing, in admitting we made a mistake or were wrong, in letting go of rigid beliefs and opinions and simply saying, I don’t know. There is sweet relief in deciding to allow ourselves to be imperfect and in allowing others to be imperfect too. I’ve decided to relish saying, I’m sorry! I think I was wrong about that! and Who am I to tell you what do to? I sure don’t have all the answers, for it promotes an ease and lightness that actually feel better than needing to have it all figured out.