One of the most difficult challenges I have learned to overcome has not been a situation but rather a state of being. I am not sure I ever put a name to the feeling of vulnerability until I read this book and began to open up to the sense of exposure that comes with it. In The Power of Vulnerability, Brene Brown reminds us that all too often, we do not allow ourselves to grown into our full potential because we are not willing to recognize our vulnerabilities as a tool to enable us to really feel.
Without the ability to let our guard down and let these feelings in, we may not ever truly experience all of the beautiful emotions of joy, gratitude, or even love. I have always held deep emotions, and I used to feel it was a weakness, but what I have realized is how we control our emotions in different areas of our lives is the key. Taking emotions to work or when we are in a professional setting may not be productive. However, having compassion for another human rather than reactive when they may need help or understanding is entirely purposeful.
Allowing ourselves to be vulnerable can be a little scary, but it can also be beautiful. I am excited to hear what you think about the Power of Vulnerability.
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