Glennon Doyle Melton Quotes

At first, I was scared to show fear because you can never be sure how people will perceive you. But I dared myself to do that, to stand out. Now I'll talk about being beaten up or robbed or making a stupid decision because of a girl or whatever.

I've been the type of guy, I've always been very forthcoming with how I feel. And that it doesn't make you less of a man to like go and be like, 'This is how I feel about you. This is the truth.'

I've never been uncomfortable putting my heart on display, my feelings on display, certainly with an audience.

I think women are amazing for being able to show what they feel. I admire women who do. I think it's a mistake when women cover their emotions to look tough. I say let's own who we are and use it as a strength.

I'm not afraid to say what I feel.

It is kind of easy for me to speak out. Just because I am very vocal in my music about a lot of different emotions, like anger, and normally stuff that people would hide, I'm okay with as a woman.

I am not afraid to say what I feel.

Speak your mind, even if your voice shakes.

I think it's good to be a little more fearless in saying what you feel. In not being scared of the repercussions of that.

It is going to take a very brave man to love me.

I used to be so afraid to say what I really think.

Wear your heart on your skin in this life.

You can tell I'm not too bashful about some of my feelings.

I say what's in my heart, and I do it in my concerts.

There is something about boldness and fearlessness and being free enough to speak what is on one's mind that warrants freedom.

Some people are uncomfortable saying what they feel.

I don't care about me being vulnerable or embarrassing situations.

What I try to do, what I attempt to do, is say things that I mean at least at an emotional level.

I have no boundaries. I have nothing to hide.

I've always wanted to be a woman who isn't afraid to tell her story.

I like men who straightforwardly express their emotions.

I think people relate to me because of the ups and downs I have had. I mean, I've shared a lot of strong emotions in my life, that I think maybe 'cause they believe I'm not scared to tell everybody I'm a human being.

I'm not afraid to live. I'm not afraid to fail. I'm not afraid to succeed. I'm not afraid to fall in love. I'm not afraid to be alone. I'm just afraid I might have to stop talking about myself for five minutes.

Man was made to lead with his chin; he is worth knowing only with his guard down, his head up and his heart rampant on his sleeve.

How can anyone expect to be understood unless he presents his thoughts with complete honesty? This situation is unfair because it asks too much of the world. In effect, we say, ' I don't dare show you what I am because I don't trust you for a minute but please love me anyway because I so need you to. And, of course, if you don't love me anyway, you're a dirty dog, just as I suspected, so I was right in the first place.' Yet, every time God's children have thrown away fear in pursuit of honesty-trying to communicate themselves, understood or not, miracles have happened.