Being vulnerable can serve as a litmus test
When you share your vulnerability with someone, and that person cares about your vulnerability, that is the person to go with.
By risking getting hurt, we often find we create more meaningful interactions that increase our ability to be resilient.
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Being vulnerable is a reality of living. What we do with that vulnerability can either open doors or throw up walls.
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