Vulnerability

(Pre-Note: I might sound like a 'Anthony Robbins' in this post, ha - not intended to, I've just written this directly after watching a 20min video on Vulnerability from some lady in some other country..somewhere...) :D


Vulnerability is hard - do it anyway - practice it and make it your way of living.


Instead of looking for or expecting perfection in people - our friends, families, children, partners, parents....maybe what we should be saying/understanding is....


You are imperfect;
You are wired for struggle;
But YOU ARE worthy of love and belonging.


Let yourself be seen. Deeply Seen. Vulnerably Seen.
Love with your whole hearts - even though there is no guarantee. 


What does vulnerability look like or what makes people feel vulnerable?


Having the willingness to say "I Love You'' first....
Having the willingness to do something, where there are no guarantees.
The willingness to breathe through the time you have to wait for a medical result
The willingness to invest in a relationship that may or may not work out
Having to ask someone for help - with anything
Initiating sex with your marriage partner
A boss firing someone or making someone redundant/Being fired or made redundant
Admitting a struggle/addiction
A willingness to try something new
Asking someone out/Being turned down
Doing something whether it's applying for a job, pursuing an interest, etc...even though you know you may not/will not be the best, but you will be YOUR best
Taking that first step


Vulnerability can look like a million different things in a million different ways. 


Vulnerability is defined as being susceptible, open to or capable of criticism and/or moral attack or being wounded/hurt. This can be on so many levels.


I think a life of being vulnerable allows us to really feel, both ends of the 'feelings' spectrum....but the joy and freedom that comes with vulnerability is worth the risk of what COULD happen.


So, say I love you first.
Reach out for that hand.
Ask for help.
Admit to that struggle/addiction/fear/insecurity you have and have been battling on your own.
Apply for that job.
Pursue that interest.
Initiate.
Love with your WHOLE hearts.
Be honest/genuine about who you REALLY are. 
Vulnerability allows you to do these things to full capacity.


Just you, is enough. Just you, is imperfect - like every single other person in this world.
Just you, is wired for struggle.
Just you, is worthy of being loved and belonging.