The Gifts of Imperfection

Knowledge is important, but only if we’re being kind and gentle with ourselves as we work to discover who we are.

It’s like walking toward a star in the sky. We never really arrive, but we certainly know that we’re heading in the right direction.

creativity is seen as a luxury or something we do when we have spare time, it will never be cultivated

Knowledge is important, but only if we’re being kind and gentle with ourselves as we work to discover who we are.

Let Go of Who You Think You’re Supposed
to Be and Embrace Who You Are

by Brené Brown

quote from writer and researcher Elisabeth Kübler-Ross: “People are like stained-glass windows. They sparkle and shine when the sun is out, but when the darkness sets in, their beauty is revealed only if there is a light from within.”

When We Numb the Dark, We Numb the Light

In very simple terms, hope happens when
We have the ability to set realistic goals (I know where I want to go).
We are able to figure out how to achieve those goals, including the ability to stay flexible and develop alternative routes (I know how to get there, I’m persistent, and I can tolerate disappointment and try again).
We believe in ourselves (I can do this!).
So, hope is a combination of setting goals, having the tenacity and perseverance to pursue them, and believing in our own abilities

In very simple terms, hope happens when
We have the ability to set realistic goals (I know where I want to go).
We are able to figure out how to achieve those goals, including the ability to stay flexible and develop alternative routes (I know how to get there, I’m persistent, and I can tolerate disappointment and try again).
We believe in ourselves (I can do this!).

Resilience—the ability to overcome adversity