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Vulnerability is at the root of fear, disappointment, and grief from "summary" of Daring Greatly by Brene Brown
In our society, vulnerability is often seen as a weakness. We are taught to armor ourselves against it, to put on a brave face and soldier on. However, Brene Brown argues that vulnerability is not a weakness to be avoided, but rather a necessary aspect of being human. It is at the root of our deepest emotions - fear, disappointment, and grief. When we allow ourselves to be vulnerable, we open ourselves up to the possibility of getting hurt. This is why vulnerability is so often associated with fear. We fear being rejected, being judged, being abandoned. We fear that if we show our true selves, we will not be accepted for who we are. This fear can be paralyzing, preventing us from taking risks and living wholeheartedly. Disappointment is another emotion that stems from vulnerability. When we allow ourselves to be vulnerable, we are also opening ourselves up to the possibility of things not going as planned. W...
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