Joy comes to us in moments—ordinary moments. We risk missing out on joy when we get too busy chasing down the extraordinary. Scarcity culture may keep us afraid of living small, ordinary lives,

“You’re only as sick as your secrets.”

‘Only when we’re brave enough to explore the darkness will we discover the infinite power of our light.’

shame is the fear of disconnection.

Cultivating Authenticity: Letting Go of What People Think Cultivating Self-Compassion: Letting Go of Perfectionism Cultivating a Resilient Spirit: Letting Go of Numbing and Powerlessness Cultivating Gratitude and Joy: Letting Go of Scarcity and Fear of the Dark Cultivating Intuition and Trusting Faith: Letting Go of the Need for Certainty

A sense of worthiness inspires us to be vulnerable, share openly, and persevere.

the shudder of vulnerability that accompanies joy is an invitation to practice gratitude,

‘There are two types of people in the world, those who divide people into two types, and those who do not.’ ”

Rather than judgment (which exacerbates shame), empathy conveys a simple acknowledgment, “You’re not alone.”