Hey Young Adult: What’s your gut reaction to the word: vulnerability?
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Me too. I experience all the above in rapid and rotating sequence at the word: vulnerable.
I get to remember, feelings are an interpretation of our experiences.
So what’s the story I made up about “vulnerability”?
Being vulnerable is scary. People reject me, make fun of me, or judge me. It’s not safe when I’m vulnerable.
Where did I learn this story?
When I was a kid.
My brain made up this story so I would stay “safe” and “protected”. It never wanted me to experience these “negative” emotions again.
Well, thank you brain. I appreciate it.
BUT…
I can’t get to where I want to go -
I can’t be who I want to be -
unless I take an honest look at myself and then share it with others to get support.
This weekend I had the opportunity to do that several times over.
Each time when I was sharing with friends my heart was pounding. I was dripping in sweat. My breathing was shallow.
Again, thank you brain for trying to keep me safe.
AND…
I DID NOT DIE 🤣
In fact, not only did I not die, by opening up and sharing with others, I was able to receive the help and support I needed.
Yes it’s a risk. Always. But the dream I have for my life and the world was bigger to me than this risk.
How about you?
Are you ready to take an honest look at yourself
- to be vulnerable with yourself first -
So that you can then be in a position to know what areas within you get to have support?
Take an honest look with this free tool you can use to get vulnerable with yourself first.
Much love 🫶🏻
