Unveiling Your Vulnerability

A cloak of disguise does not reveal our true identity.  When we unveil our vulnerability it distills our fears because we are not hiding behind them anymore.  A weight is lifted and no longer holds us back.  We can submit to be who we are and want to be.

People gravitate towards authenticity.  You respect yourself more when you know who you are and can be true to yourself.  There is no longer a concern when we live to be “who we are” and eliminate focusing on trying to be someonelse.

Vulnerability can be seen in various points of view which contribute to achievement and personal growth.

• important factor for achieving what you envision
• getting out of your comfort zone
• being open and accepting of what you create in your life
• greater connections with others
• accept, respect and feel self worth
• exposing your vulnerability leads to progressive growth

(click on the link below to watch a TED Talk about the topic of vulnerability)

The Power of Vulnerability- Ted Talk, Brene Brown

When I take the initiative to reveal my vulnerability it allows me to admit the truth to myself, create a form of accountability to the world and give myself the power of choice to take action on my vulnerability.

In most situations we may feel that revealing our vulnerability is a sign of weakness.  In some life instances this may be partially true and to approach with caution.  In my opinion, if you know what your vulnerabilities are, then how can you personally be vulnerable when they are revealed?

I feel the true reason why we become vulnerable is because we allow ourselves to accept we have less value in the eyes of others, translating to lessened value we have of ourselves.

When we interact with people, building connections and genuinely trying to help others, our vulnerability is what creates a more human connection that we can relate with.  It helps others feel better about themselves to know they are not alone in their shortcomings or flaws.  It is a form of acceptance of ourselves and who we are.

You can only improve something when you acknowledge that there is something that can be improved.  It is our decision to accept this reality.

It is now my cue to reveal some of my vulnerabilities.

• I occasionally fear life is slipping away from me and I am not fulfilling my purpose and passions
• If I can’t grasp certain things, a feeling of inferiority sometimes overcomes me
• I sometimes question if I am spending enough time with the people who are most important to me in my life?
• Do I have the required “business sense” to survive operating a business?
• When will I accept the true meaning of living a life of freedom?
• I feel that I am not an expert of anything (to date)
• Am I giving enough to others in need?
• Sometimes I am too passive
• Occasionally I allow my negative emotions to transform into anger, resulting in skin turning green, and my clothes tearing in many areas, as my body evolves into a muscular entity
• Situations or topics are sometimes underappreciated

Accepting that our vulnerabilities do not make us a more inferior person gives us the strength to understand that unveiling our vulnerabilities allows us to be who we really are and to live honestly and true to ourselves.  This will create more opportunities to form deeper connections with others and acceptance that our vulnerabilities are not a weakness, but a strength.