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You Don’t Have to Hide Your Mess to Be Loved || H&K with Cori Connors

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Jun 28, 2025
Songwriter Cori Connors shares her inspiring journey of embracing imperfection by literally leaving her garage door open. She highlights the power of vulnerability and authentic connections, emphasizing that you don't need to be perfect to be loved. Connors addresses issues of self-doubt and societal pressures, encouraging listeners to celebrate their true selves. Through personal stories, she illustrates how embracing the messiness of life can lead to a stronger sense of community and belonging.
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Garage Door Open: Authenticity in Action

  • Cori Connors shares her story of leaving her garage door open to let neighbors come in and get a soda pop for free. - This gesture symbolizes embracing her mess and offering authenticity and connection to her community.
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Energy Drained by Faking

  • Faking who you are wastes a lot of energy and is unsustainable. - Showing your true self, mess and all, allows genuine relationships and personal freedom.
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Focus on Offering, Not Mess

  • People focus on the positive offering rather than the surrounding mess. - Accepting and giving despite messiness enriches life and relationships.
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