Vulnerability

Brene Brown: The power of vulnerability

Ted Talk: The power of vulnerability

“In order for connection to happen, we have to allow ourselves to be seen, really seen.” – Brene Brown

This Ted Talk is brilliant! Brene Brown invites you, as do I, to embrace vulnerability! Brown shares her personal experiences with vulnerability and as you can see, it is not easy to allow ourselves to be imperfect, open, and ultimately our authentic selves.

What does it mean to be authentic? For myself, authenticity means to be vulnerable, daring, courageous, transparent and exposed; it means to be genuine in your interactions. Now, this way of being may be uncomfortable as not everyone is accepting of such changes. Though you may risk the loss of some of your relations it is best to remain true to yourself. This opportunity for growth allows you to see what relations are worth maintaining and cultivating. As Brown mentioned you must have have the “courage to be imperfect” and if others cannot accept you as you are, know that you cannot please everyone.

Now, in order to remain genuine in a society that rather you be any other way but yourself, you must acquire the appropriate foundation for this venture. Being vulnerable means that you are open, curious, attempting to understand and to be understood, that you are human. To be vulnerable is to speak your truth. It also means that you may be left open for attack, judgement, and other negative responses; understand that it is a process. It is imperative to know that people are working at a level that they know best; there is a lack of connection or communication. Learning to become vulnerable in your relationships allows for deeper and more meaningful interactions. Further, it allows others to witness the unapologetic, authentic self, that is comfortable with being unique.

You are modelling a way of being that others may not respond to well therefore I leave you with a gentle reminder to be patient, forgiving and compassionate in your process.