Lately, I have been opening up about the things that have happened in my life. My desire is to hopefully help someone else. I certainly don’t know everything (although I like to think that I do, lol). Recently, I have found that being vulnerable and sharing my story has actually had a healing affect and has also been rather empowering. I have always been an extremely private person; even sharing very little information with my own family. I always felt like once the information was out there, it could never be retracted and I feared that ultimately I could be disappointing those that I love and want to be the most proud of me. Although I still haven’t told my family everything, I have opened up about so much and they have been nothing but 100% supportive. While my family is also extremely private, they have also supported me in my healing journey. The video below is in regards to the power of vulnerability. Brene’ Brown speaks about shame. Shame is the fear of not feeling worthy of a connection with others. Shame is also painful humiliation, or distress. We all have insecurities and areas that we don’t feel measure up to others but I can tell you that through excruciating vulnerability and truly allowing others to see me; the raw, the real, and the messy truth of who I am at my very core they might too find healing and also realize that nobody is alone. We all are worthy of love, acceptance, and belonging. I hope you take the time to listen to this YouTube video and let it really resonate within you. It will change your outlook on your own personal power in being vulnerable. |
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