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Dear Reader

Vulnerability—a process judged, abused, rejected, and hidden for generations. Until recently, it carried a stigma of weakness. But the real weakness lies with those who judged it. The very act of judging and rejecting someone’s vulnerability is evidence of their own discomfort with it, triggered by the presence of someone who dared to feel exposed.

I've always believed that the toughest, hardest people, those who seem impenetrable, are actually the most vulnerable. When we feel vulnerable, we don’t just protect ourselves from others; we protect ourselves from feeling our own vulnerability. We carry a wall of distance and hardness with us, focusing on tasks instead of people, keeping ourselves busy, avoiding meaningful conversations—or dominating them—just to escape the rawness within us.

But vulnerability isn’t just about rawness, hurt, or pain. It's about exposure—being transparent and seeing, hearing, and feeling your truth. Whether that truth holds pain or joy, hurt or love, vulnerability asks you to honor it. It’s not about others and what they think, say, or do. It’s about honoring yourself—because you matter and you deserve to.

So, the next time you feel vulnerable, don’t tuck it away or push it aside. With gentleness, love, and appreciation, give it the attention it's calling for. In doing so, you’ll uncover more of your own beauty and truth.

PROCESSING PROMPTS

1. What thoughts and emotions arise when you hear the word "vulnerability"?
2. What does vulnerability mean to you—does it feel more like rawness and exposure, or an opportunity for growth?
3. Can you recall a time when you felt vulnerable? What did you do in response to that feeling?
4. What are the ways in which you protect yourself from feeling vulnerable? How do these approaches impact you?
5. Can you recall a time when you judged someone else’s vulnerability? What does that reveal about how you feel about your own?
6. If you could approach vulnerability with gentleness, love, and appreciation, what might that look and feel like?
7. What step can you take today to honor your vulnerability?

Vulnerability allows us to connect more deeply with ourselves and with others.

When we let go of the need to hide or control our emotions, we give ourselves permission to live more authentically and to stand in our truth.

It's not always easy, but embracing vulnerability opens the door to greater emotional resilience, inner peace and connection to the true and natural you.

Melinda

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PS: If you'd like to dive deeper into this topic and hear more reflections, feel free to explore my podcast where I explore vulnerability. Uncovering My Relationship With Vulnerability.​

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