In her book, The Gifts of Imperfection, Brene Brown writes, “Owning our story can be hard, but not nearly as difficult as spending our lives running from it. Embracing our vulnerabilities is risky, but not nearly as dangerous as giving up on love and belonging and joy—the experiences that make us the most vulnerable. Only when we are brave enough to explore the darkness will we discover the infinite power of our light.”

We can't let go, move on, or be open to new possibilities when facing life's challenges if we don't feel safe getting to know all of who we are. When we don't know how to transform the darkness within, or we feel ashamed by it, then we develop all sorts of habitual coping mechanisms that, over time, lead to chronic states of self-doubt, and feelings of overwhelm, disappointment, anxiety and depression.

Our natural state of being is to radiate a buoyant enjoyment of life, or a "joie de vivre," and to be in a constant connection to an energizing sense of purpose, cultivating mind states of flow and creativity. This is possible only when we refrain from the habits of mind that interfere with it.
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No one is born knowing how to do this. It's a skill set we need to learn. Are you ready?
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How do you feel you move through your personal struggles, trauma, or challenge?

Emotional resilience is one side effect of being challenged, surviving the challenge, and healing trauma. But emotional growth is the capacity to bounce back after something hard, to experience growth that goes beyond merely getting back to what was "normal." 

How do you know if you're experiencing emotional growth?
You will experience positive responses in five key areas:
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• A more heart-opening appreciation of life
• ​Improved relationships with others
• ​New possibilities in life
• ​Deepening of personal strength
• Spiritual change
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A transformation happens in which there is no return to the former self, but rather, a new, better version of yourself emerges, such that you end up feeling grateful to the struggles and challenges you have faced, and a deeper, more fulfilling connection to the world, your purpose, and the people in your life.
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Has any of this happened to you? Would you like to see this kind of change in your life after a really hard year?