CherryBombSenior Contributor
Vulerability is___________?
What is vulnerability to you?
In today's world, strength is something that many of us admire. But what is strength? I'm sure many of us on here don't see it as some brute force. I see strength as openness, acceptance, to look at adversity in the eye and carry on in a true and real manner. I think it's the ability to be authentic, the ability to really be ourselves, that is, the ability to let ourselves be vulnerable. There are many myths about vulnerability like, it's a sign of weakness, some people don't experience it, and that it means spilling all your secrets. But these are false. Brené Brown did some very interesting research, and found that people who allow themselves to vulnerable actually experience whole-hearted lives and a greater sense of well-being. You can find about more about the 'power of vulnerability' the video that I posted below.
I'm interested in knowing about some of the instances you have felt vulnerable. Thinking about any experiences you've had, can you have a go at finishing this line, 'Vulnerability is ______
@Loopy @peace @kato @Alessandra1992 @Troubled_One @kristin @Former-Member @sara and please tag anyone else that comes to mind.
Here's my answer
Vulnerability is talking to a room full (or an online community
) for the first time