I woke up this morning tossing and turning. On most mornings, I meditate and I do my “Grateful Prayer” to get me in the right frame of mind for each day. But this morning, my mind fought me. I couldn’t shut out the negative bombardment that was popping up left and right. Things have been “off kilter” for me lately. You know how a spinning top slows down and begins to wobble? That’s me.
So with a sigh, I got out of my warm bed and went downstairs to work on a presentation for Mom’s Night Inn. But I checked into Facebook first. And there, two of my favorite “Whole Hearted” friends, had posted a TED talk by Brene’ Brown. I love TED talks, but I know they’re long and deep and I had a presentation that I needed to kick some butt on. But when two of my “spiritually centered” friends post something, I listen up.
And I’m glad I did. Brene’ Brown is a researcher from Texas. I had actually been following her on Twitter for a while now but didn’t realize it. Her TED talk is about vulnerability–the more we show the authentic, real, messy sides of us, the more we connect with others. The more we take that plunge into courage and embrace the imperfections, the more we experience life and ourselves on a deeper level.
“Believe that we’re enough. Because when we work from a place that says, ‘I’m enough,’ then we stop screaming and start listening. We’re kinder and gentler to the people around us. And we’re kinder and gentler to ourselves.”
Brene’, you could be my therapist any day!
Well worth the watch: