Find strength in vulnerability from "summary" of Traveling Mercies by Anne Lamott
In our culture, vulnerability is often seen as a weakness, something to be hidden or overcome. We are encouraged to put on a brave face, to toughen up, to be strong no matter what. But what if vulnerability is not a flaw to be fixed, but a strength to be embraced?When we allow ourselves to be vulnerable, we are opening ourselves up to the full range of human experiences - the joy, the pain, the love, the heartache. We are admitting that we are not invincible, that we are not in control of everything. And in that admission, we find a kind of freedom. We find that it is okay to not have all the answers, to not always be perfect. We find that it is okay to ask for help, to lean on others when we need to. When we are vulnerable, we are showing our true selves to the world. We are being authentic, honest, and open. And in that authenticity, we find connection. We find that we are not alone in our struggles, that others have been where we are and have come out the other side. We find that it is through our vulnerabilities that we can truly connect with others, that we can build relationships based on trust and understanding. But vulnerability is not easy. It requires courage, it requires strength. It means facing our fears and insecurities head-on, instead of running from them. It means being willing to be uncomfortable, to sit with our discomfort and not try to escape it. It means being willing to be seen, truly seen, for who we are, warts and all. And yet, in that vulnerability, we find a kind of power. We find the power to heal, to grow, to change. We find the power to transform our lives and the lives of those around us. We find the power to be fully alive, fully present, fully human. So let us embrace our vulnerabilities, let us find strength in our weaknesses. Let us be willing to be open, to be real, to be vulnerable. For it is in our vulnerabilities that we find our truest selves, our deepest connections, our greatest strengths.
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