As many of us have learned through experience, sometimes in order to feel happiness, love, a sense of belonging, and so forth, it requires that we take a big risk to do it. When we put ourselves out there and get our hopes up, it leaves room for disappointment as well. In this video, Brene Brown, PhD, talks about how our culture is losing tolerance for vulnerability. One thing she said that really stuck out to me is that we would rather live in disappointment than feel disappointment. We protect ourselves from hurt or sadness, by expecting that it will not work out and, as a result, we do not take any chances or risks. Watch this video and find out how we can overcome this fear of disappointment and start opening ourselves up for more joy and love in our lives.
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