No matter how much we want to lead a life of meaningful connections, it can be difficult to do so if we are afraid of wearing our heart on our sleeve. To open up and share our feelings makes us vulnerable and reveals our innermost thoughts and fears. Too often we let fear outweigh our need to share our feelings with others, which can lead to a life of staying guarded and trying too hard to keep up an image or front.
We turn to pride instead, thinking that creating and maintaining a persona of strength will make us look good in the eyes of others. Our pride hides away our vulnerabilities and flaws, shielding them from criticism and judgment. As a result however, we also miss out on opportunities for forming real connections and building trusting relationships.
But what if we took a different approach? What if instead of pride, we chose to embrace and accept our vulnerabilities without fear or judgment? What if we let go of worrying about how other people viewed us, and instead showed the world who we truly were inside?
This is exactly what I did when I chose to stop feeling guilty about being vulnerable and embraced the concept of wearing my heart on my sleeve. I was amazed with the responses I received from the people around me! People I had known for some time began viewing me differently, valuing not just my outer appearance but rather my willingness to open up and share on an emotional level.
These connections have made life better and more meaningful. They have awakened my soul and enabled me to experience life differently than ever before. From these newfound relationships, I no longer had the need to present an artificial self. Instead I realized that the real me was more engaging and enjoyable - that others wanted to hear what I needed to say.
When you allow yourself to show your vulnerabilities, you will be surprised by how many genuine people come into your life to stay. They will appreciate who you are as an individual, open up themselves, and form something deeper than surface level pleasantries.
It takes courage to express your true self, especially at first. But when you get in the habit of showing your true colors to the world, you will find that those genuine people you want around you will be attracted to engage with you more fully and openly than ever before. That's the beauty of being vulnerable - it encourages real and meaningful relationships like no other.
So whether you're just starting out on the journey of becoming vulnerable or have been allowing others in for some time already, make sure you feel proud of where you are at every step of the way. Embrace the abundant advantages that come with being your honest, true self no matter what anyone else may think or say. You wouldn't believe the opportunities that come when you choose to wear your heart on your sleeve and enjoy a vulnerable life.
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