The headline is a quote by
-Brene Brown-
For some time we have been led to believe that vulnerability was an emotional expression of weakness…
Old paradigms have equated vulnerability to be something that would encourage people to take advantage of you or the situation because it was considered that you’re not strong enough to cope with anything & therefore not taken seriously… And quickly dismissed…
Yet change is occurring on a collective consciousness and we’re recognizing that to express ourselves from a space of vulnerability, actually takes great strength and courage…
It takes great courage to let people into your inner world & reveal intimate details that you may have kept hidden or had walls up as a defense mechanism to protect yourself from any pain, so to let someone in can be terrifying for some…
When you’ve never displayed vulnerability before or opening yourself up so that people can see behind the mask you’ve kept up requires so much inner courage…
Because usually behind that fear of revealing your real raw feelings can be
– Judgment from others
– People making fun of your vulnerability or feelings or
– Feeling dismissed by someone you thought you could trust, just to name a few…
However thanks to revolutionary women like Brene Brown who have paved the way to a whole new standard that we as humans are now rising into with a completely new lens in which to view or perceive vulnerability that is rapidly changing the way everyone is thinking now…
Today there is a new perception that we are all adapting to that to show vulnerability is to show your true authentic self…
We are such multidimensional beings that, that feeling of vulnerability unlocks a gentler, softer aspect of self which wants to be validated as well…
You can be a strong person and still give yourself permission for your vulnerable side to the surface too… As the vulnerable aspect of self activates relationships with self and others that promote more depth & soul to them…
So if you’re new to sharing your vulnerability it’s important to know that at first:
– You WILL feel nervous, anxious or even awkward or
– Become aware of the tension or stress that will make you body hold those emotions too so you could feel tight or your hands may sweat or you could even become fidgety or
– In some cases, if you become overwhelmed by divulging parts of self you could even experience lightheadedness or blurry eyes for s very short temporary moment or
– All of a sudden your clothing could feel restrictive due to your nerve or
– Activate that fight or flight response too
BUT these mental/emotional and physical sensations will pass ok!!!
And with time, you’ll become more and more comfortable with sharing your inner sanctum with others…
It’s just super important that when you do let others into your world, that you choose people you really trust, feel safe with who will emotionally support you & create a sacred safe space for you to feel comfortable enough to share… And that will rapidly reduce a lot of symptoms that may occur…
And most importantly, be patient with yourself when learning to share your vulnerability…
Much Love
Rachael xx
Oracle Card Expert | Intuition Teacher