"Good friends aren't afraid of your light. They never blow out your flame and you don't blow out theirs - even when it's really bright and makes you worry about your own flame."

Brene Brown's latest is a phenomenal read that will leave you feeling inspired...

Call it what you want, a self-help, personal or professional development, or an inspiring read - "Atlas of the Heart" is the most beautiful book of its kind, because it isn't written like a typical book. It's more of a coffee table book that can displayed and perused at the reader's leisure. 

"Atlas of the Heart" is a deep look at eighty-seven (yes, 87), emotions that make us human. The chapters are divided into groups of similar emotions and really, this book makes you delve beyond what what it means to be "happy" or "sad." You'll find new meaning in how you engage with others and how to explain what you're feeling (and why). 

I found certain sections very interesting - like when we, as humans, confuse emotions, such as envy and jealousy. Or that nostalgia actually comes from the Latin "nostos" = "homecoming" and "alga" = "pain." (Say what?!)

Brene continues to deliver inspiring quotes that make you feel understood, and grounded, and can’t help but leave you coming back for more. 

Because you can relate to that "we're all made of strength and struggle."

I am so glad I finally picked this book back up and I think it will live on my coffee table where others can page through at their whimsy and find relatable wisdom and connection.