When we were children, we used to think that when we were grown-up we would no longer be vulnerable. But to grow up is to accept vulnerability... To be alive is to be vulnerable.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
It is hard for me to be vulnerable, because I never learned how to do that. I was never vulnerable in a safe way.
Vulnerability is basically uncertainty, risk, and emotional exposure.
I understand now that the vulnerability I've always felt is the greatest strength a person can have. You can't experience life without feeling life. What I've learned is that being vulnerable to somebody you love is not a weakness, it's a strength.
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.
In the beginning, people think vulnerability will make you weak, but it does the opposite. It shows you're strong enough to care.
Children and teens need to explore the dark side as a healthy part of growing. If a child is protected from everything dreadful, he will have no coping mechanisms in place when finally confronted with disaster.
Vulnerability is not weakness. And that myth is profoundly dangerous.
As a child, I thought, 'Once I am a grown-up, there will be no more fear, no more worries,' and it turns out that's not true.
Vulnerability is the birthplace of connection and the path to the feeling of worthiness. If it doesn't feel vulnerable, the sharing is probably not constructive.
I think one's relationship with one's vulnerability is a very delicate and precious relationship. Most people try to hide, disguise that vulnerability, and in doing that, you, I think, diminish a great source of power.
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