Forging Connections

Vulnerability is one of the more difficult character traits that we as humans possess. Some people find it hard to open themselves up and to be susceptible to being hurt. To fully embrace vulnerability can be a tough, yet very rewarding experience. It allows one to fully embrace who they are and to let the people around them in and show them who they are and what they have been through. Brene Brown said being vulnerable is necessary and I would agree with her. For me being vulnerable has been uncomfortable, but they say when you go outside of your comfort zone you truly experience growth and learning. In my close relationships I have seen that these people around me who care about me want me to be vulnerable with them because it shows a sense of trust and security with who I am with them and what they mean to me. I have found that opening up is good and it feels great to let ourselves be deeply seen by others and I think for that reason that the advantages outweigh the disadvantages. There is always going to be a chance that we will get hurt or we will be betrayed, but that is a risk we are willing to take to share in these moments of true intimacy and closeness. Brene Brown said being vulnerable is “to do something where there are no guarantees” and this is a reason why being vulnerable can be challenging for people. A lot of people are scared of uncertainty and lack of guarantees; they are afraid of the grey area.