Vulnerable

Helpless, powerless, susceptible.... These are some of the words that describe one of the strongest trait a person can have.  This is because being vulnerable means releasing the rains to unexpected possibilities.  In theory, we want to be certain that the end result has some kind of benefit.  But as we know life is never certain nor predictable.  So why should we set these expectations on taking a chance?

You know that change you've been dreaming about taking whether it be finding a new job, asking a crush out on a date, asking your boss for a raise or simply taking up a new hobby.  In order to start this new endeavor you know that this particular decision is susceptible to failure or success. Our fear of being helpless may have had a hand in declining certain adventures or our reluctance of releasing power may have hindered other's to invite new ideas to a joint project that could have improved it.  Fear of vulnerability has made it so we either set aside our dreams or simply not take action.

I like to believe that all of us were naturally born with this characteristic of being vulnerable.  When we were young we were fearless ninjas, queens and superheros.  Our imagination took us where ever we wanted to go and anyone who was around joined in without question.  We embraced ourselves to new ideas and experiences and with one simple question "will you be my friend" we had a million friends on the playground.

So what happened?  When did we all stop believing we could ask for help or take a chance to experience something out of our realm of possibilities.  Why are we so guarded?  Why does it take a natural disaster to help out a stranger in need?   I think the world would be a better place with us accepting our failures and championing our success with the foundation of vulnerability.  Recognize that moment in yourself when you say "lets do it" then follow through.  Don't be scared of failure but embrace it because without the challenges of life you wouldn't be able to walk the path you were meant to conquer.  Our hearts are a symbol of love, peace, acceptance and wisdom.  So tell me why don't we use them to make our decisions and become a better society.


"If you tell life what it has to be you limit it.  If you let it show you want it wants to be.  You'll open doors you never knew existed."



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