Vulnerability feels like the perfect topic for this week’s newsletter as I’ve spent the better part of this past week in quite a vulnerable space!
When the opportunity to be photographed for the NYT presented itself, I knew I was going to make it happen one way or another. The turnaround was quick, the logistics were many and the team it took to get me camera ready was plentiful–haha!
Despite some nerves, I felt unprecedented support throughout the process and unparalleled euphoria afterward!
All of this is to say, that it was worth the effort, the risk and “daring to be vulnerable.”
“Owning our story can be hard but not nearly as difficult as spending our lives running from it. Embracing our vulnerabilities is risky but not nearly as dangerous as giving up on love and belonging and joy—the experiences that make us the most vulnerable. Only when we are brave enough to explore the darkness will we discover the infinite power of our light.”
― Brene Brown
Something to Read
Not surprisingly, Brené is featured in this piece as well! While technically a “read”, this article includes several easily accessible exercises to “try on” (or practice) vulnerability in three different categories: self, choices and relationships.
Healthy Risk-Taking: 10 Simple Ways to Practice Vulnerability
Something to Try
Not surprisingly, Brené is featured in this piece as well! While technically a “read”, this article includes several easily accessible exercises to “try on” (or practice) vulnerability in three different categories: self, choices and relationships.
Healthy Risk-Taking: 10 Simple Ways to Practice Vulnerability
Something to Create
Learn how one writer found creativity and vulnerability to be inextricable
And, to me, this makes sense. The act of creating is vulnerable–whether it’s a new dinner recipe for your family or a proposal to the board, a round of Pictionary with friends or a homemade Halloween costume. It takes effort to create and in that creating, we infuse our efforts with pieces of ourselves. In doing so, we bring life to something that wouldn’t have otherwise existed…what a noble and worthwhile risk.
If you’re feeling inspired, here are some prompts to get your creative juices flowing and to tap into your artistic vulnerability.
31 Art Prompt ideas to exercise your creativity and boost your artistic mind
Something to Consider
What does Vulnerability mean to you? Can you think of a time when you’ve felt Vulnerable? How does it feel in your body to remember that time?
Tap into your sense and explore…what does Vulnerability look like? Feel like? Smell Like? Taste Like?
Beyond the discomfort, what are the gifts you find in your own Vulnerability?
And, a challenge to gently welcome some vulnerability into your life this week!