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Tag Archives: vulnerability
Touchstone — Meaningful Connections
19 June 2015 In order to have meaningful connections with others, we need to have a good connection to ourselves. I need to be willing to support myself, rather than sell myself out at the first hint of disapproval or … Continue reading
Posted in Connection, Facing fear, Leaning In, Touchstones
Tagged Amanda Palmer, Brene Brown, courage, vulnerability
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Meaningful Connection
16 June 2015 …What I loved as much as, possibly even more than, being seen was sharing the gaze. Feeling connected. ~ Amanda Palmer, The Art of Asking I yearn for meaningful connection. To others. To myself. I want to be … Continue reading
Posted in Connection, Curiosity, Facing fear, Leaning In, Trust
Tagged Amanda Palmer, being seen, Brene Brown, connection, courage, vulnerability
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Showing Up in Public
Learning in public inherently includes failing in public, too. I wish that felt liberating. But actually, it scares me. I’m certain I’m gonna wind up messy here as I try something new. I could make an utter fool of myself. … Continue reading
Posted in Leaning In
Tagged life satisfaction, making mistakes, new territory, vulnerability
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