★Vulnerability Leads To Being More Alive

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Posted on 10/09/2015. Last edited on 03/08/2019.

reviewing some older threads on vulnerability…and creating a fresh one(:
feel free to visit as is(:

• Dr. Brene Brown Dr. Brene Brown and Oprah
  
  
•  article and ►• video topic: Joy Is ‘The Most Terrifying, Difficult Emotion’ Joy/Gratitude (•‿• )
  Truly joyful people, Dr. Brown says, do not allow fear to take away from fully experiencing joy. “They don’t say, ‘That’s a shudder of terror about feeling joyful. I’m going to dress-rehearse tragedy,’” she says. “They say, ‘I’m going to practice gratitude… Gratitude is a practice. It is tangible.’” _{Dr. Brene Brown}
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excerpt from an article entitled News Flash:Fear Does Not Respond Well to Self-Discipline

Here is what big life changes pull back the curtain and reveal: we are a mess. We are never the story we construct – whatever that story is – and that’s such good news. Because my story, your story is ALWAYS removed from life itself. Our task, and it’s so hard when comfort is ripped away but that what makes it good news!, is to shift our allegiance from thinking about our lives to being alive. _{Jennifer Louden}

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  I like the above excerpt because it is a wonderful reminder to not sweep parts of us under the rug, we need to love all parts of us.

(I believe)it doesn’t mean one necessarily needs to place pieces under the microscope…and analyze (relentlessly) to clarify…It simply (to me, means…love yourself…so all of you receives respect and kindness…to best move forward and to not just speak life…be live(: And Live…

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Posted on 10/09/2015. Last edited on 03/08/2019.

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Posted on 10/09/2015. Last edited on 03/08/2019.

“Vulnerability is not weakness. And that myth is profoundly dangerous.” Brené Brown
“You’re imperfect, and you’re wired for struggle, but you are worthy of love and belonging.” Brené Brown

“Vulnerability is our most accurate measurement of courage.” Brené Brown

Watch this talk »
_{TED Video} The Power of Vulnerability
Brené Brown studies human connection — our ability to empathize, belong, love. In a poignant, funny talk, she shares a deep insight from her research, one that sent her on a personal quest to know herself as well as to understand humanity. A talk to share. (Filmed at TEDxHouston.)

I agree whole heartedly…

Being undefended, being open about BEING OPEN is very powerful…

when you feel no need to defend your Self, or explain or in any way or measure to give an account of your Self, thats a subtle but its a strong step forward.

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Posted on 21/09/2015. Last edited on 03/08/2019.

In response to Kathi’s post:
I love that… of being undefended . It reminds me of some quotes and affirmations:

_affirmationI don’t need permission. That is my secret power.

_quoteIt’s hard to know whether to laugh or cry at the human predicament. Here we are with so much wisdom and tenderness, and – without even knowing it – we cover it over to protect ourselves from insecurity. Although we have the potential to experience the freedom of a butterfly, we mysteriously prefer the small and fearful cocoon of ego. _{Pema Chodron, The Places that Scare You}

_{love Brene Brown!}

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Posted on 03/08/2019.

“Vulnerability is the birthplace of love, belonging, joy, courage, empathy, and creativity. It is the source of hope , empathy, accountability, and authenticity. If we want greater clarity in our purpose or deeper and more meaningful spiritual lives, vulnerability is the path.” – Brené Brown

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Posted on 03/08/2019. Last edited on 11/12/2019.

In response to Life is a dance post:

beautiful quote, Life is a dance!

In response to Mr Brightside's post: My acceptance of vulnerability is a work in progress, like the Teal quote, my other thought is it may be easier for females to be vulnerable, an interesting topic in any case.

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Posted on 12/06/2022.

“Daring greatly means the courage to be vulnerable. It means to show up and be seen. To ask for what you need. To talk about how you’re feeling. To have the hard conversations.” BRENE’ BROWN

“Vulnerability sounds like truth and feels like courage. Truth and courage aren’t always comfortable, but they’re never weakness.” BRENE’ BROWN

“Staying vulnerable is a risk we have to take if we want to experience connection.” BRENE’ BROWN