I recently learned the definition of lament: GIVING VOICE to pain and sadness. In a VOCAL, PHYSICAL way. Not with the intent to try and fix the pain or make it go away - just to give it voice. As soon as I heard that definition, I thought about giving voice to our joy and pleasure and wonder as well - and the vulnerability that comes along with that.

I was listening Brené Brown's Dare To Lead podcast with Priya Parker this week and they touched on something I knew I had to share with you: MICRO-REJECTIONS. Here’s what they look like as we start to come back together - and how to deal with them.

Here are my favorite Brené Brown quotes set against photos I’ve taken over the past several years. Reading them reminds me to embrace vulnerability and feel deeply. They give me the courage to again bring my full self forward into the world. I hope they do the same for you.