We cannot selectively numb emotions, when we numb the painful emotions…

Brené Brown
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We cannot selectively numb emotions, when we numb the painful emotions, we also numb the positive emotions. ✨ The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You're Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are. Book by Brené Brown, www.huffingtonpost.com. August 27, 2010.
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We cannot selectively numb emotions, when we numb the painful emotions, we also numb the positive emotions. ✨ The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You're Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are. Book by Brené Brown, www.huffingtonpost.com. August 27, 2010.

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