What it means to be vulnerable
Vulnerable. adjective. Exposed to the possibility of being attacked or harmed, either physically or emotionally.
Vulnerability — something many of us avoid due to fear of being judged, hurt or failure. To be vulnerable means to put ourselves in a position that could potentially hurt us.
Many of us that fear vulnerability because somewhere in our lives, we’ve been hurt before. Weather it be a heart break, a rejection or a criticism. It made us aware of ourselves and we consciously avoid the possibility of being vulnerable again by dodging situations that could cause us the same pain, embarrassment or sense of rejection again.
But vulnerability doesn’t have to be a negative thing. To be vulnerable means to put yourself out there and be open to possibilities and opportunities. Fear is only a temporary thing constructed by a negative association with the event or activity.
For some, public speaking can be a crippling experience. As you stand on stage, a hundred pair of eyes staring at you, watching your every movement and listening to your every word - panic starts to rise as you become acutely self conscious of the potential judgement and silent thoughts directed towards you.
