What is love?

[zestfive]

We cultivate love when we allow our most vulnerable and powerful selves to be deeply seen and known, and when we honor the spiritual connection that grows from that offering with trust, respect, kindness and affection. 

Love is not something we give or get; it is something that we nurture and grow, a connection that can only be cultivated between two people when it exists within each of them--we can only love others as much as we love ourselves. 

Shame, blame, disrespect, betrayal and the withholding of affection damage the roots from which love grows. Love can only survive these injuries if they are acknowledged, healed and rare.

From The Gifts of Imperfection by Brene Brown

Comments

[mplsindygirl.livejournal.com]

I like Brene Brown. A lot.

[zestfive.livejournal.com]

I borrowed her book from the library but from the title I didn't think there would be as much good stuff as I did find in the first 26 pages I've read so far. I think I need to buy the book so I can highlight it and write in it!

[mplsindygirl.livejournal.com]

I've watched some of her TED talks. Haven't read her book(s) yet

[zestfive.livejournal.com]

Get on the waiting list at the library, it's worth it!