Embracing vulnerability in love from "summary" of The Love Poems Of Rumi by Deepak Chopra
Love is a journey that requires courage and openness. It is a path where vulnerability becomes our greatest strength. Without vulnerability, love remains shallow and superficial, unable to reach the depths of our souls. Embracing vulnerability in love means being willing to expose our true selves, flaws and all, to another person. It means letting go of our masks and defenses, and allowing ourselves to be seen and accepted for who we truly are. When we embrace vulnerability in love, we open ourselves up to the possibility of pain and heartbreak. We become susceptible to being hurt, rejected, or betrayed. But it is only through this vulnerability that we can truly experience love in its purest form. Love that is guarded and protected is not love at all - it is merely a facade, a shadow of the real thing. Rumi teaches us that true love r...
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