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“Vulnerability is about showing up and being seen. It’s tough to do that when we’re terrified about what people might see or think.”
Brené Brown
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Everyone is vulnerable, no matter how much they try to avoid it. We are born vulnerable and stay that way for our entire childhood. Our relationship with vulnerability is something we are acquainted with, yet abandon as we merge into adulthood.
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To embrace vulnerability as your greatest strength, you will need to become aware of your pain points. The paintings of Rembrandt are no less beautiful because of its flaws. It is upon examining it up close that you recognise the defects, while ignoring the complete picture.
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To heal your pain requires undertaking a process of self-examination. You must become curious as to why you react when your pain buttons are triggered.
Suffering ensues when you focus on your sorrow, instead of appreciating the beauty and richness of your complete self.
Become a student of vulnerability by taking small risks. Lean in to your vulnerabilities with openness and compassion.
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