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As I mentioned in earlier posts, I was struggling with a viral infection which really sucked. But thankfully I’m feeling better now. I think the worst of it is through. Thank you to everyone that wished me a quick recovery.

I’m also trying to get my life together in general because I feel like with everything that happened this year I ended up putting my own needs in the back burner. I’m trying to sleep on time (I had been going to bed way too late recently), get back into exercising regularly, reading more and generally doing things I enjoy more often.

This year has made me realise that life will always have difficult moments but it’s up to me to continue to surround myself with positivity and do things that bring me happiness. That gives me a break from the more difficult things. So that is exactly what I will be doing this March.

Hope everyone has had a good start to the month, I did not but I’m hoping the worst of it is behind me and good things will come.

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99 responses to “Brené Brown Quote #2”

  1. thomasstigwikman Avatar
    thomasstigwikman

    I am glad you are feeling better. I hope it wasn’t covid but I’ve been told it is making a comback again starting with South Africa. Anyway, I think it is great quote. Walking around being the tough and rough one won’t do you any favors in the long run.

    Reply
    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      Thanks so much. Luckily, it wasn’t covid which I’m grateful for but yeah I have heard it’s back which really sucks. Glad you enjoyed the quote and I very much agree.

      Reply
  2. Mary K. Doyle Avatar
    Mary K. Doyle

    There’s great risk and great gains when we are vulnerable. Love you, Sweetie.

    Reply
    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      Yes, I very much agree. Thanks and much love to you as well.

      Reply
  3. John Avatar
    John

    I’m glad that you are feeling better, Pooja!

    For me, it’s the vulnerable thing, Pooja. After three marriages I just don’t have it in me anymore to take another risk for a relationship.

    Reply
    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      Thank you! That really makes sense, it’s hard to trust people again when you’ve been hurt before.

      Reply
      1. John Avatar
        John

        Very difficult! 😞

        Reply
        1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
          P. J. Gudka

          😔💔

          Reply
  4. Alex Diaz-Granados Avatar
    Alex Diaz-Granados

    I’m glad you’re getting better, Pooj. Hopefully March 2025 will be one of your best months ever.

    Reply
    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      Thanks so much and I hope so. Hope your editing is going well.

      Reply
      1. Alex Diaz-Granados Avatar
        Alex Diaz-Granados

        Chapter 26 proceeds apace. If all goes well, I’ll have Scene Three done by early evening.

        Reply
        1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
          P. J. Gudka

          That’s great to hear. Glad you’re making progress.

          Reply
      2. John Avatar
        John

        🤙🏻☺️☺️

        Reply
  5. Bookstooge Avatar
    Bookstooge

    Rough start to the year for you, that’s for sure. I hope things smooth out…

    Reply
    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      For sure but I’m hoping this means the worst is out of the way. Thanks.

      Reply
  6. Milena Alien Avatar
    Milena Alien

    It’s a surprising quote, I always see vulnerability is a major weakness but maybe it’s time to change that opinion.
    Last week we watched Woodstock and The quiet American, very interesting depiction of the generational changes as well as introduction of new values. It’s a very timely topic in the light of the news today.
    I’m glad you are feeling better, March is coming with presents, it always does. it’s a celebration of coming back to life

    Reply
    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      I think many of us do often think of vulnerability as a weakness but I think it can be a strength too.
      Oh that’s great. I agree, sometimes I feel things haven’t changed enough since the 60’s and 70’s.
      I hope so, have a lovely March.

      Reply
      1. Milena Alien Avatar
        Milena Alien

        Thank you Pooja! It feels like nothing changes ever but in reality we are in the middle of a gradual change every moment , first we are growing and right after that getting older and wrinklier, I mean wiser and better. Change is ubiquitous

        Reply
        1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
          P. J. Gudka

          Yes and sometimes in history we see things regress before major change happens. So don’t feel too bad when things aren’t progressing as much as we hope, that is only a stepping stone.

          Reply
          1. Milena Alien Avatar
            Milena Alien

            only a stepping stone, so true

            Reply
  7. 5thgenerationgirl Avatar
    5thgenerationgirl

    I’ve read much of her work. Brene’ Brown is a huge advocate for mental health. Glad your feeling better!

    Reply
    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      I only recently started reading her work and she really is brilliant! Thanks so much.

      Reply
  8. L.G. Avatar
    L.G.

    Being vulnerable can bring much joy and much pain, I understand both sides, but you have to be you, happy you’re doing better

    Reply
    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      I agree, I think in the end it’s about balance and knowing when to be vulnerable and when to be tough. Although the risk of being hurt is always there when we are vulnerable I guess.

      Reply
  9. byngnigel Avatar
    byngnigel

    Here’s to the best month ever..I believe you’re gonna have great 30 days ahead.
    The quote males a lot of sense. But im.afraod not many people are willong to be vulnerable. Great rewards.. but also much risk.

    Reply
    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      I really hope so. I could use a good month. I agree, vulnerability is a risk that many prefer not to take. But I think sometimes it’s worth it and can end up being a strength.

      Reply
      1. byngnigel Avatar
        byngnigel

        Yeah.. it’s definitely the trials we face and overcome, which prove to us our resilience.

        Reply
  10. Joseph Glidden Avatar
    Joseph Glidden

    I like the quote. Glad to hear you are feeling better.

    Reply
    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      Thanks so much and glad you enjoyed the quote.

      Reply
  11. THE LEGALPOINTS Avatar
    THE LEGALPOINTS

    Yes, good job

    Reply
    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      Thanks so much.

      Reply
  12. shivatje Avatar
    shivatje

    🙏🌹

    Aum Shanti

    Reply
    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      🙏🙏

      Reply
  13. katiemiafrederick Avatar
    katiemiafrederick

    SMiLes Dear Pooja
    We aRe ALL A Breath
    Close to Life Yet Also ALWaYS
    A Breath Away From Death Which Only

    Means We aRe ALL

    Mortal Therefore

    Worth Lifting UP

    While We BREaTHE

    Both Others and of
    Course Ourselves Giving
    Sharing Caring Healing With
    Most Respect Least Harm Yes For

    All yet of course only in my View

    Respecting All the Other
    MuLTiUNiVeRSES

    Of Other Human
    Views Ships Passing
    Each Other On the Ocean
    Both Close and Far Away Key

    Finding LIGHT Out of DarK NoW
    Understanding Dark Makes LiGHT

    Lest We
    Become
    Blinded
    by Only LiGHT

    Yet True We aRe All
    Mortally Vulnerable ThiS WaY
    Finding Sails For Freedoms and

    Anchors
    For Safety too
    ALWaYS A Balance…

    Glad You Are Feeling Better
    With a Well Rounded Mission Aim

    to
    Practice
    For A Better Life..:)

    Reply
    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      So true. I think the only way to find peace is to live harmoniously with one another. And that takes vulnerability. If we are stubborn and refuse to change, we can never live in harmony.

      Reply
      1. katiemiafrederick Avatar
        katiemiafrederick

        We All Bleed
        And BREaTHE

        SaMe

        Sadly Some
        Folks Have
        To Almost

        Drown

        In
        Blood
        To ‘See’
        To Fully
        BREaTHE
        LoVE iN Peace

        Together Free
        With
        SMiles
        Dear Pooja☺️🙌

        Reply
  14. Sadje Avatar
    Sadje

    A very profound quote from Ms Brown. I hope you keep on looking after yourself dear friend. All the best

    Reply
    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      Yes, I very much liked this quote too. Thanks so much.

      Reply
      1. Sadje Avatar
        Sadje

        Me too!

        Reply
  15. camilla wells paynter Avatar
    camilla wells paynter

    Love me some Brene! It’s a great quote! And I’m so pleased to hear that you’re taking charge of your own health and well-being and making self-care a priority! (I’m now trying to recall verbatim your great quote about self-care. . . I’m not going to get it exactly, but I remember it was great, LOL!)

    Okay, but seriously, I have to ask, in the name of philosophy — how do these seemingly decisive acts jibe with your proclaimed fatalism (is that the right word for your opposition to the idea of “free will”?)?

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    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      I’ve only started reading Brene Brown’s writing and very much enjoying it. Oh yes, I remember that quote and absolutely self-care is so vital. I think it’s needed after the last few weeks I’ve had.

      I think with Stoicism we believe that our destiny/fate is out of our hands but our actions, perceptions and choices are not. So I would say it’s good to choose to be vulnerable when necessary, it helps us grow.

      Reply
      1. camilla wells paynter Avatar
        camilla wells paynter

        Makes total sense! Thanks, Pooja! And keep up the self-care!

        Reply
        1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
          P. J. Gudka

          Thank you and will do!

          Reply
  16. Dawn Minott Avatar
    Dawn Minott

    Love Brene and her work on vulnerability is groundbreaking in so many ways. Wishing you 100% recovery.

    Reply
    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      I very much agree, I only recently started reading her work and I think she is so incredibly wise. Thank you so much.

      Reply
      1. Dawn Minott Avatar
        Dawn Minott

        Her latest work is the map of emotions. Fascinating read!!

        Reply
        1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
          P. J. Gudka

          That sounds really interesting!

          Reply
  17. Stephanie Avatar
    Stephanie

    I love this quote! Although, for some reason, in general Brene’ Brown’s talks don’t inspire me the way the way they do so many others. When I first heard her, I was like “YES”, but then sort of “Okay got it.” LOL I feel there’s some block… maybe she subconsciously reminds me of someone?

    Love to hear how clear and focused you sound. Maybe the infection made you rest just enough to come back stronger. <3

    Reply
    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      That’s totally fair, I think there are some speakers we really connect with and others that perhaps don’t align with us that much. Ooh could be, maybe something she said triggered an unconscious memory.

      Thanks so much and yes perhaps that was the case 🙂

      Reply
      1. Stephanie Avatar
        Stephanie

        I’m so glad it was a quick recovery for you. <3

        Reply
  18. Opher Avatar
    Opher

    Hi Pooj – glad you are feel better and less vulnerable! Positivity is essential! We need to glow brightly!

    Reply
    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      Thank you so much and I so agree!

      Reply
  19. Dawn Avatar
    Dawn

    I hope you continue to feel better, Pooja, and that you give yourself some grace and take your time with the ‘catching up’. 💞💞💞

    Reply
    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      Thank you so much, yeah I think I’ll take it easy for a couple of days first 💕

      Reply
  20. utahan15 Avatar
    utahan15

    fat tuesday
    mardi gras
    and la dee dah
    johnny shared
    the limelight with
    the other two
    in the ultimate ccr
    hello pooja goo
    howdy do?

    Reply
    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      I aight but have been better. Hope you’re well!

      Reply
      1. utahan15 Avatar
        utahan15

        how could one not be top drawer? i m alive. i just ate at a place where the lady s husband is waiting to die. so i m fine. to quote george cheer down, i m glad ur around. thanks hari!

        Reply
  21. festo_sanjo Avatar
    festo_sanjo

    Yes, vulnerability is the doorway to living a healthy and fulfilled life, but that sometimes comes with a cost of being seen as weak.
    Yes, though, we should be vulnerable, but let it fuel us to accept reality and make better changes in our lives.

    I’m glad you’re feeling well.

    Reply
    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      I very much agree, I think vulnerability helps us grow and learn from our mistakes. But there has to be a balance as we need to know who to trust when being vulnerable and who to be vary of.

      Thanks so much.

      Reply
  22. Eugi Avatar
    Eugi

    Being vulnerable involves exposing oneself to potential emotional harm or criticism, which can be challenging but also rewarding. I am glad you are feeling better, Pooja. 💕

    Reply
    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      I agree, it can be quite challenging especially if you have had your trust broken before. Thanks so much 💕

      Reply
      1. Eugi Avatar
        Eugi

        You’re welcome, Pooja.

        Reply
  23. clcouch123 Avatar
    clcouch123

    The source of love is vulnerability. I also wondered, while reading, if the source of vulnerability might be love. But vulnerability as the path, as said, sounds right. If only the world agreed how fragile we are, how easily undone. Which leads me to saying that I’m happy that you’re better from the virus. And, yes, you should watch after your (basic) self as well.

    Reply
    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      I very much agree, I think to have a true connection you have to be vulnerable at least to an extent. Thank you, I’m almost okay today.

      Reply
  24. paeansunplugged Avatar
    paeansunplugged

    Good to know you are feeling better now.
    For me accepting my vulnerabilities gives me strength.

    Reply
    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      Thanks so much. That’s wonderful, I think vulnerability can definitely be a strength.

      Reply
      1. paeansunplugged Avatar
        paeansunplugged

        You are welcome. 👍🏻

        Reply
  25. Wynne Leon Avatar
    Wynne Leon

    Glad you are feeling better, Pooja. Love this quote!

    Reply
    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      Thanks so much and glad you enjoyed the quote!

      Reply
  26. Christopher Hall Avatar
    Christopher Hall

    I’m so glad to hear you are feeling better! When I saw that post you made over the weekend that you were sick I was thinking, Oh great, just lovely, now her too! 🙄 But thankfully you’re doing better now! And, that quote is very on point. I think that is one of the few things in life that you can’t go wrong with. It creates a domino effect of positive momentum that leads straight to beauty. 🌼

    Reply
    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      Thank you! I know, it sucks we got sick one after the other but yes I’m much better now and hope you are too. And so agree with what you said about positivity 😊

      Reply
      1. Christopher Hall Avatar
        Christopher Hall

        You’re very welcome! Thankfully yes! I’m 100% now. It took me WAY too long to get there though! 😆😊

        Reply
        1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
          P. J. Gudka

          Oh good, so glad you’re fine now! Urghh yeah it takes so long to recover these days it took me over a month to recover from covid when I had it the year before last 😩

          Reply
          1. Christopher Hall Avatar
            Christopher Hall

            Awww Thank you so much! UGHH That’s so freaking rough! 😩😬 I’m so sorry that happened to you. 🥺 I remember it being similar for me back in 2022 when I last caught covid myself, so I know exactly what you mean. YIKES!

            Reply
            1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
              P. J. Gudka

              It really sucks but life goes on and thankfully we recovered!

              Reply
              1. Christopher Hall Avatar
                Christopher Hall

                Yay Exactly! 👍😊

                Reply
  27. Janice Reid Avatar
    Janice Reid

    Agreed, we have to open up and let others in to experience love, empathy and a sense of belonging.

    Glad you’re feeling better Pooja, take care of yourself!

    Reply
    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      Yes, exactly. Thanks so much!

      Reply
  28. Tamara Kulish from https://tamarakulish.com/ Avatar
    Tamara Kulish from https://tamarakulish.com/

    Glad you’re getting back on track! That’s what we can do… fall, pick ourselves up, then keep going on the path we’re supposed to be on!

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    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      Absolutely, life will always have tough moments but we can’t let them keep us down!

      Reply
  29. ianscyberspace Avatar
    ianscyberspace

    Glad to know you are back to good health again

    Reply
    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      Thanks so much.

      Reply
  30. Geoff Stamper Avatar
    Geoff Stamper

    Thanks for sharing the vulnerability quote. I had not heard that one before.

    Reply
    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      Glad you enjoyed it.

      Reply
  31. Laura Avatar
    Laura

    Sorry to hear about the viral infection, glad you are feeling better now 🙏 I loved this quote, you always pick such good ones. I agree we need to be vulnerable with ourselves in going inwards to grow in our journey! 💕 Simply beautiful 😊

    Reply
    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      Thanks so much, I’m almost completely recovered now 😊 So glad you enjoyed the quote and absolutely vulnerability is so important for growth 💕

      Reply
  32. ianscyberspace Avatar
    ianscyberspace

    Unfortunately, vulnerability is more often the source of exploitation.

    Reply
    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      Yes, I think that’s why a lot of people hesitate to be vulnerable.

      Reply
      1. ianscyberspace Avatar
        ianscyberspace

        Vulnerability is not always a choice

        Reply
        1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
          P. J. Gudka

          Yeah, that’s true. Sometimes it’s our only option.

          Reply
  33. A & J PEI Treasures/E Jean Simpson, BEd, BA, MA Avatar
    A & J PEI Treasures/E Jean Simpson, BEd, BA, MA

    Great quote!

    Reply
    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      Thanks!

      Reply
  34. bigskybuckeye Avatar
    bigskybuckeye

    I hope you are beginning to feel better. Brown’s quote reminds us to be willing to step out and take a chance. Sometimes opportunity rewards the risk we take on. With March acting more like a lion than a lamb, central Ohio is looking forward to more spring-like days . . . hopefully.

    Reply
    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      I’m much better now, thanks so much. That’s a great interpretation of the quote and what I thought when I read it too. Hopefully, spring will come quickly.

      Reply
  35. Steve Avatar
    Steve

    The Brene Brown quote is spot on. Vulnerability is the key that can unlock so much in our lives and relationships. Sadly, men seem to resist it so much and I believe that is the source of many of the ills men suffer, and it leads to the suffering of those in men’s lives. It doesn’t have to be that way.

    I’m sorry things have been up and down for you and hope everything will settle into a more sustainable rhythm, for you. Sleep is a big part of that, so it’s worth keeping at that part of it, IMHO.

    Reply
    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      So glad you enjoyed the quote and yes I agree. I think it’s unfortunate that men are much more resistant to being vulnerable and expressing feelings in general. Many tend to bottle things up more than women.

      Thanks so much and I hope so too.

      Reply
      1. Steve Avatar
        Steve

        You’re welcome!

        Reply
  36. Mr. Ohh's Sideways View Avatar
    Mr. Ohh’s Sideways View

    nice quote but a bit long. Glad you’re better. 🤣😎🙃

    Reply
    1. P. J. Gudka Avatar
      P. J. Gudka

      Thanks so much 😊

      Reply

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