wholeheartedness: come meet Brene Brown (free tickets!)
I need to share this story. So. Three people over the past three months – one of my best mates Rosie, my new friend Kazzie, and Maria from Brainpickings – alerted me to scientist and “shame” expert Brene Brown.
By Mati McDonough (via Brene)
You might recall my “three signs and I act” theory?
So. I read her book The Gifts of Imperfection. And saw her on TED.com (see below). Was stupendously inspired. And then contacted her to see if we could do a Skype interview down the track for my Sunday Life column…about shame and some other wonderfully rich ideas she has studied on wholeheartedness.
And whattayaknow…!? She’s in Australia, in Sydney THE EXACT SAME WEEK that I’m going to be back in Sydney. I love it. It’s perfect. It just is.
It gets better. ChangeLabs is hosting Brene for a free lecture Thursday 30th June at The Independent Theatre in North Sydney, from 8:30 – 11am.
Simply register here.
Update: this event is now completely sold out. You can put your name on the waiting list if you would like, and if a seat becomes available ChangeLabs will contact you for a ticket.
Brene talks about ridding yourself of certainty, being deliberate, and being wholehearted. You can get a taste of things from this TED.com presentation.
“Connection is why we’re here.”
Or buy her book, The Gifts of Imperfection, possibly the most convincing read I’ve encountered. She’s bold. Solid. Raw. I’m ridiculously excited about meeting her.
Come! If you can! This is real stuff!!
Do you know if she’s holding any lectures in Melbourne?
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Thanks Sarah, love this topic, just bought her book.
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Fantastic Sarah that you’ve organised those seats for your followers. Thank you. Brene is quite inspirational!
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Hi Sarah,
I went to the webiste to register but I could only do so for the waiting list. Have the extra 100 tickets already been taken?
Amanda
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June 23rd, 2011 at 10:43 am
hmmmm, sorting this out now!
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June 23rd, 2011 at 1:27 pm
Hi Amanda,
We’ve just updated the post. The event is now completely sold out, but you can put your name on the waiting list. Hopefully you may still get in!
Jo x
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I’ve seen her TED talk, and I’ll be honest — it made me cry. She exudes something beautiful, and the word “wholeheartedness” really speaks to me.
I will definitely be getting her book!
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That was WONDERFUL! Thanks so much for pointing to this TED talk.
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I too have just registered and got the waiting list…
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June 23rd, 2011 at 1:28 pm
we’ve just updated the post – the event is now completely sold out, but you can put your name on the waiting list. you may get in!!
xxx
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“Connection is why we’re here.”
Sigh. I’m so grateful for you, Sarah.
Xox
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I’d a hypnotherapy session on Monday and one of the memories was when I was 18 months old and I decided I can’t be who I am. I have to be who I think I should be because being me is not enough and then 2 days later you post this….wow.
Thank you for sharing it.
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I cant wait to get home tonight to play that talk! Thanks Sarah xx
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Wow, she is wonderful. Thank you Sarah!
Wish she was coming to Perth, I’d love to see her speak.
Laura xx
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loooooooooove BRENE BROWN! Signed up for waiting list. Curious to know if she’s speaking anywhere else as i’m in qld. Thanks for the heads up Sarah!! xx
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will brene be lecturing in melbourne too? Hope so! could you let us know if this is possible to see her in melbourne. Thank you x
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Thank you for this Sarah. Perfect timing again. x.
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Just asked Brene if she is speaking elsewhere and she’s not ;-( BUT she is HOPING to be back Dec/Jan!!!! xx
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wow, she is fantastic! unfortunately can’t be in sydney for the talk but will certainly check her book out
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To listen to Brene’s talk was one thing I was going to do this week to make my week shine bright (not that is hasn’t been) – something simple and easy. I will press play now. Thank you for the reminder, hopefully she will head up to Brisbane.
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Ah the great collective unconscious….i ordered a couple of her books a few weeks ago!
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This is great Sarah, thank you.
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Profound, insightful, beautiful. I think we intuitively know her message already, but it’s easier and less scary to stay in the ‘numbing’ cycle…. Thanks for sharing Sarah! This made my day. x
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Hey guys,
I LOVE this. I so needed to watch that video right now.
Does anybody know of any forums or websites we can all chat on? I mentioned to Sarah about a year ago about how a forum on her site would be wonderful… I just don’t know any forums where like minded women and mind can chat about life, love, health, spirituality and current affairs… any suggestions?
Cheers,
Rosie
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She’s wonderful and this is the third time she has come up for me in the last week. So there’s my signs:-) My business is built on the premise of gifting yourself and helping others with a deeper purpose of connecting people more wholly with themselves in the way she describes. I believe this will create a more openhearted and more human world where we are inherently more curious and generous. thanks Sarah for bringing one of my signs x
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September 26th, 2011 at 9:18 am
Hi Eilish,
I was wondering what your business is that has a beautiful premise like that…..
I am looking at my career and assessing what changes I can make that would create
a positive impact to my life and others.
Thanks,
V
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September 27th, 2011 at 3:02 am
Hi V
I design and produce a range of classic contemporary semi precious gemstone jewellery. I hand select the stones for their beauty, quality and their vibrational energies. It’s wonderful work
Gemstones have been worn for hundreds of years as much for their vibrational and healing energies as for adornment eg Aquamarine is the stone of communication so you might wear it when you give a presentation or know that you will have an important conversation. It is about expressing your truth with love and courage. They really work people come back all the time to tell me about their experiences wearing my pieces. It’s very fulfilling when you know that what you have created helps people and they feel beautiful wearing something you have created.
My idea was to create a business based on circular giving where the pieces are made in India providing employment and keeping artisan crafts alive. Sold in the first world where people would feel beautiful when wearing them, and then part of the proceeds returns to India to educate young girls thus completing the circle. It is about buying with awareness of where the pieces have come from, their meaning and also that we are all connected and dependent on each other. My website is http://www.shashenjewels.com if you fancy having a look or come say hello at Orange Grove market or Bondi one week.
This idea emerged over a number of years of serendipitous events, lots of energy work and meditation and later a spiritual retreat in Brazil. It is like all gifts both challenging and satisfying. Good luck with your search. You will find your way or it will find you. Enjoy x Eilish
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That was a wonderful and affecting video – so much so that it made me cry on multiple occasions. I hope all who get to see Brene Brown talk enjoy it thoroughly. Thanks for sharing such a wonderful video.
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what an incredible woman and presentation. it made me cry. I will definately get her book. thanks sarah. I really appreciate you sharing this with us. it made me realise that I have been self medicating with internet shopping. xxx
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Have been a huge fan of Brene Brown’s since discovering her about a year or so ago. The book is fantastic. I’ve given several copies to friends who have also found it inspiring and helpful. The data is no surprise, but Brene’s way of digesting it and serving it up in an accessible way is awe-inspiring.
Sign up for her emails. They are always poignant and timely – http://www.brenebrown.com/
Nxo
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Brene Brown is a gem. Loved her book. Like Nichola I have been a subscriber to her website for a while and just recently did an e-course on shame that she ran. If you get a chance to do that – snatch it. It is well worth it.
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I am grateful for serendipity. I was about to go into a heartachy wallowy wine fest – and Sarah, you’ve yet again come up with the goods.
xxx
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Hey Sarah, thankyou for the ted link on this beautiful woman. All went along swimmingly right to the end where the “I am enough” was reached. And I burst into tears. Guess thats my vulnerable bit, huh?!
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