Vulnerability is _______.

From Brene's journal -

 

"Sometimes the toughest part of embracing vulnerability is recognizing vulnerability. There are so many secondary emotions that spring to the surface and grab our focus. I wrote this in my journal this morning as a little reminder to look deeper, be mindful, and practice self-compassion. I don't want to shut myself off from vulnerability because I don't want to miss out on what it brings to my life: love, creativity, joy, authenticity, courage, and hope (just to name a few)."

From my journal -

Vulnerability is_________.

1.  Not being able to control what happens, especially with my kids.
2.  Piecing together a resume after ten years as a stay at home mom.
3.  Living an authentic life.
4.  Knowing and setting my boundaries.
5.  Saying "no"/ also saying "yes"

Vulnerability feels like_________.

1.  Anxiety/panic
2.  Discouraging
3.  I'm under attack  - threatening
4.  Hiding
5.  Shopping, carbs, wine, chocolate....

Now your turn - what does vulnerability look like for you?  How does it show up in your life?