The unspoken belief behind self-improvement is "I'll be worthy when..."
Somewhere along the way, we adopt this dangerous and debilitating belief system: I am what I accomplish and how well I accomplish it.
Brené Brown • The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You're Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are
I struggled to accept it, to trust it, to feel in my heart of hearts that I deserved it.
Caren Albers • Happiness Junkie: A 12 Step Program to Find Inner Peace and Change Your Life
Here’s what is truly at the heart of wholeheartedness: Worthy now. Not if. Not when. We are worthy of love and belonging now. Right this minute. As is.