There was no need to be ashamed of tears, for tears bore witness that a man had the greatest of courage, the courage to suffer.

Perfectionism is not the same thing as striving to be our best. Perfectionism is not about healthy achievement and growth; it's a shield.

Courage," he said, "is doing what you're afraid to do. There can be no courage unless you're scared.

The weaker I am, the harder I must lean on God's grace; the harder I lean on him, the stronger I discover him to be, and the bolder my testimony to his grace.

It takes a real man to make a true confession - a Chocolate Soldier will excuse or cloak his sin.

Goodness has never been a guarantee of safety.

Our strength will continue if we allow ourselves the courage to feel scared, weak, and vulnerable.

You can cry, ain't no shame in it.

While the heart beats, bruise it--it is your only opportunity

To love is to be vulnerable; and it is only in vulnerability and risk—not safety and security—that we overcome darkness.

Remembering that you are going to die is the best way I know to avoid the trap of thinking you have something to lose. You are already naked. There is no reason not to follow your heart.

The truth is: Belonging starts with self-acceptance. Your level of belonging, in fact, can never be greater than your level of self-acceptance, because believing that you're enough is what gives you the courage to be authentic, vulnerable and imperfect.