The Power of Vulnerability
I used to hate vulnerability. In myself, at least. And it took me quite a while to understand that without vulnerability it's very difficult to build any kind of deep and meaningful relationship. But I appreciated it when people trusted me to share their emotions.
It has been a long way in this path of sharing a more vulnerable side of me. Surely, a journey worth-taking as more deep connections were built with the ones I share my life with. It's not easy to build a trusting relationship if you're not willing to share.
On a personal side, vulnerability helped me to accept emotions I previously refused to. That is, recognizing what I'm experiencing without hiding or ignoring it.
Cultivating vulnerability and having the courage to accept ourselves and sharing intimate bits with one another is like any other skill. Don't expect to grow your muscles without using them. It gets easier with time, but you never stop lifting.
“Owning our story can be hard but not nearly as difficult as spending our lives running from it. Embracing our vulnerabilities is risky but not nearly as dangerous as giving up on love and belonging and joy—the experiences that make us the most vulnerable. Only when we are brave enough to explore the darkness will we discover the infinite power of our light.”