Vulnerability Is Powerful

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For a long time, I didn’t want to be vulnerable. I was too afraid and saw it as a sign of weakness.

It's tough to be vulnerable in front of others as it often means showing imperfect parts of ourselves. 

But I’ve come to realize that vulnerability is a strength that we must learn to express.

When I create a lot of my content, I am practicing being truthful. It’s never easy and it often makes me want to hide for a few days.

But I continue because it makes me stronger. It teaches me to overcome the judgments I have on myself. 

When I share about my past, I learn to make peace with it. By loving who I was at the time, I heal my wounds. 

But I am also surprised to see that this inspires others to be honest about their lives as well.

When we are vulnerable, we create space for others to do the same. Through our authentic expression, they learn that it’s okay to fail and be imperfect. 

The vulnerability of others inspired me. Because I heard the stories of people I admired, I had the courage to do the same.

We often wear masks when we are in society. We hide who we truly are because we are afraid we will be judged.

But we pay the price for this. Inside, we feel that something is wrong and that we aren't fully expressing who we are. 

After all, we aren't designed to only be half of ourselves.

Being vulnerable means you show your true self even when you are not feeling at your best. It’s one of the highest forms of self-expression. 

Accepting your imperfections and talking about them is an immense source of strength. 

Still, I understand how hard it is since I faked who I was for most of my life.

But if you are reading this now, you have a choice.

You can step into your fears and tell the world who you really are. You can show others how beautifully imperfect you are. 

Being vulnerable will liberate you and free others to do the same. 

Most of us are always wearing masks. We are afraid of speaking our truths and try to be perfect all the time. 

But what if we stopped that? What if we held vulnerability as a demonstration of strength?

Being vulnerable with our friends, our family, even strangers... Being willing to show our heart, soul, and emotions. 

You have a choice to embody your story, to embody your weaknesses and your moments of doubt. 

Will you embrace vulnerability and show your imperfections with courage and humility? 

The world needs more people showing their true face and the beauty of their soul. 

I believe you are one of them. You are capable of taking that step and showing who you truly are.

It’s in our darkest times that we can demonstrate courage. When we are feeling weak, sad, broken… We need to be vulnerable. 

It’s a strength. And you are powerful. 

So share your story with someone today. 

Something that challenged you in the past. 

And as you open your heart, you will heal yourself and heal others.

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