Brene Brown studies human connection and after over ten years of research she understands the effect of shame and the importance of vulnerability. She found that vulnerability is the birth place of joy, creativity, love and belonging. She also discovered that expressing gratitude is important to people who, in her research, she calls “wholehearted” and “courageous”. She discusses her findings in this video below, how which UMCSH posted on YouTube, and discusses how gratitude has changed her family dynamic.
Stephanie M. Flores has practiced mindfulness, meditation and yoga since 2013. That same year, she found her voice, which led her to launch her blog, Illuminated Voice. She is a group facilitator, yoga teacher, coach and founder of HeartSpace Circle. Her hobbies include taking art classes, listening to music and spending quality time with friends and family. Stephanie holds a B.A. in Human Communication from Arizona State University and has studied improv, acting, filmmaking and anything related to her passion, human connection. As a blogger Stephanie writes about the importance of vulnerability, listening to your inner voice, honoring yourself and speaking your truth.
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