During my undergrad junior year, I took a class on Positive Psychology. Nearly a decade ago, I sat around an elongated table with other students discussing our reading assignments from Flow, Authentic Happiness, and The How of Happiness. Though I was shy and insecure, I was excited enough about the topic to raise my hand and share my thoughts.
Halfway through the course, the elderly professor shocked us all when he shared that he had been convicted of murder in his youth. Suddenly and inexplicably, everyone began opening up and sharing glimpses into their own lives. That class taught me that we are all cracked and damaged in some way, but also that we each have the power to glue ourselves back together and continue moving forward.
If we can share our story with someone who responds with empathy and understanding, shame can’t survive. ― Brené Brown
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Thank you so much for sharing my post, Jordan! I’m so happy that it resonate with you, and with your readers. ❤
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Of course, It is very well written and hits several core truths. Thank you!
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Lovely thoughts Jordan 🙂
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Thank you, Arlene.🤗
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we are masters and creators of our life and of our world. We decide whether to go forward or back. No one can manage our lives, not even the difficulties.
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Indeed, Benito. I also thought this was very on point. The writer described it very well. Thank you, Jordan
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