Enduring contributions

Shawn — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 18:04:36 +0000

Those in our lives who make the most meaningful and enduring contributions to who we are have dared to take their place among equals. The world stares in amazement at the glittering adornments of the ego, but only those who walk beside us in love and equality reach our hearts and transform us. – Hugh Prather

My dear friend, Nina, reminded me this morning that it is our authenticity and willingness to be vulnerable that is the most appealing and, indeed, the most valuable to those around us. Although our egos would prefer that we look good, it’s the not looking so great that touches people and gives them the permission to be more vulnerable themselves. And that may set them free.

Learning to love being vulnerable I wonder if it is possible to love being vulnerable...
Strength through vulnerability Being vulnerable. Who wants that?! Nobody I know…although, deep down,...

Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.

Learning to love being vulnerable

Shawn — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 03:12:26 +0000

I wonder if it is possible to love being vulnerable in the United States, or most of the world, at this time in history. It’s one of those very weird things where people often love the quality in others, but wouldn’t want that same quality themselves. I understand we can relate more with someone who’s shown vulnerability. But, most times, who wants to be vulnerable.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/bestrated1/95305132/

I’m cranky about being vulnerable. I’ve been told that my vulnerability is one of my greatest gifts. Well, I’ll tell you, it’s not one I particularly appreciate…at least not in many business situations. Gotta look good, gotta be on top of things, gotta make a good impression. Darn! I hate that. Oh, no! I shouldn’t hate it! Oh, no! I shouldn’t “should!” Aaaack!
(I love the quote of Meg Ryan’s “Oh, I’m so inadequate. And I love myself!” I’ve got the “I’m so inadequate” part down. Nearly impeccably. The “And I love myself!” is gettin’ there! And I absolutely do love that!)

I don’t know about all the lore of the year 2012, but it sure does feel like the world and it’s inhabitants and our way of living is requiring some major shifts in the way we do things. Maybe it’s nearing the end times. Don’t know. But it does seem the world could use a lot more love, caring, and compassion right now. A way to ride the waves of what is happening next. What would it be like if transparency became more and more prevalent; what if the shifts in the world right now were calling for more connection and vulnerability became a huge asset. What if we just began to KNOW that is a huge asset and act accordingly.

Strength through vulnerability Being vulnerable. Who wants that?! Nobody I know…although, deep down,...
Enduring contributions Those in our lives who make the most meaningful and...
Becoming Kamala Over the last several years, I’ve thought of changing my...

Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.

Vibrantly Alive Women » vulnerability

Enduring contributions

Learning to love being vulnerable