There's people you meet along the way

your path's cross in the street, through mutual friends or in between the sheets

some of them will come and some will go

you will never know which one's to hold on and which one's will get you low.

Some will be good, some will be bad, some will be powerful, some will be sad

some will be there for years on end, some you will just call a friend

some will offer their couch on holidays

others will wish you never even stayed

there's a few tricks and keys, you learn on this path

this path is called life and it's as complicated as math

the people who promise their lives to you,

might just be the ones to make you feel blue

but they may also open doors, or windows or clear the clouds

don't be afraid and especially don't doubt

go with the flow and love endlessly

there will be people who click with me

I have sisters, brothers, aunts and uncles

some by blood but many by those opened doors,

I decided to look behind, peek on in

see what could be new in my life, maybe gain a win

I have a second mom, a dad, a new best friend

not to say my originals are replaced

but I have added to my growing circle

of people who matter and tickle me purple

they get my vibe, listen to my grind, pride my chive

watch me swim and watch me dive

these are the people who don't need to promise their life

because they are here through all the strive

as am I to them

through the thick and thin

these are my people

no need to meet them at the steeple

I love the extensions I have added on

I love my life and the way I sing my song

I love all the people I have let in

Brené Brown studies human connection -- our ability to empathize, belong, love. In a poignant, funny talk, she shares a deep insight from her research, one that sent her on a personal quest to know herself as well as to understand humanity. A talk to share. (Filmed at TEDxHouston.)