Being Vulnerable

 Vulnerability is many times associated with some kind of stigma. Many times the term being vulnerable is used in situations where people are perceived as victims, weak or defenseless.

Recently, I had the experience being vulnerable, by allowing myself to open up about my deepest thoughts and feelings. It was risky. I was not sure about the outcome, whether I would be accepted or shunned upon. All know for sure that, in the moment, I was never the same. I felt a lot much better. The burden of pains and hurts that I had felt heavy for some time, were lifted in the moment. I found new strength and felt refreshed to be myself again. It was in that very moment that I realized how powerful it is to be vulnerable. Upon reading some more about being vulnerable, I realized why it is important for everyone to be aware of some deeper aspects of being vulnerable. Hence the theme for this post.

Interestingly, I came across an article with a statement that says, “Vulnerability is about sharing our feelings and our experiences with people who have earned the right to hear them. Being vulnerable takes courage. But it’s worth it. It’s worth it to be ourselves, to connect to others.”

From my perspective, vulnerability is the willingness to open up one’s thoughts and feelings. It takes courage to be vulnerable. In the process you could learn more about yourself. And more importantly, you are likely to achieve new levels of insight that you would never have imagined. In fact it is powerful to be vulnerable.

Professor Brené Brown says, "Vulnerability is the birthplace of innovation, creativity and change".  She further adds, "Vulnerability is the combination of uncertainty, risk, and emotional exposure. “To be an entrepreneur is to be vulnerable every day. You don’t get to opt out of it. If you don’t believe that you ‘do’ vulnerability, vulnerability is doing you, and probably wreaking havoc in your life. Vulnerability is not weakness. It is our greatest measure of courage.”

We have an opportunity to be vulnerable on a daily basis, whether we are aware or not. It is up to us to harness the power to consciously be vulnerable, by being aware of our thoughts and feelings when inter-acting with people or even going through situations, and sharing our real thoughts and feelings – with people who have earned our trust. This is what enhances our ability to be authentic.

With increased experience as a personal and business development Coach, I appreciate more and more, the power of being vulnerable. Each session I have had the privilege of having with Clients leads us into a learning experience that is empowering. Vulnerability is an inherent part of the Coaching conversation. As humans we are at our best when we display courage and are inspired to go further as we awaken our better selves. My role as a Coach is to hold a safe space for the Clients to explore their thoughts and feelings as they seek to awaken their better selves.

My recent experience where I frankly opened up and shared my thoughts and feelings without inhibitions energized me. Since then, I have been exposed to new levels of insights and positive energy, by simply being vulnerable.

What will you do today, to gain a new level of power and freedom by Being Vulnerable?



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