“Owning our story can be hard but not nearly as difficult as spending our lives running from it”
— Brene Brown
Simplified Meaning:
Facing and accepting our own life experiences can be tough, but trying to avoid them or pretend they never happened is much harder in the long run. Imagine you have a secret or a regret. If you constantly try to hide it or run away from it, you're always stressed and worried about being found out. That effort to avoid the truth can drain your energy and keep you from fully enjoying life. On the other hand, if you face your past and accept it as part of who you are, you can begin to heal and move forward. This way, you're free from the constant fear and can build a more honest, peaceful life. For example, if someone made a mistake at work, admitting it might be difficult at first, but once they do, they can learn from it and improve, rather than always being anxious about getting caught.
