Redefining vulnerability: our hidden power
People tend to wear their “daily mask” with the purpose of hiding their authentic selves. I bet they all have their own reasons to do so, either pushed by society or themselves. An example would be being afraid to be accepted, embarrassed of their feelings, or constantly being invalidated. This is why it is difficult to point fingers at who’s the one to blame, as we are unable to look at things exactly from their point of view.
Therefore, opening your heart, being vulnerable, and sharing your mind with others isn’t a walk in the park. It requires a courageous soul to do so. Though it is easier said than done, in my opinion, we all should try to be vulnerable. We need to acknowledge our emotions openly to the trusted ones because, on that point, we are one step closer to recognizing ourselves as human beings who simply can’t live alone in this world. By identifying the should-be customary and apparent characteristics, we are able to understand ourselves better, leading to better self-esteem.
Self-esteem is the key to which direction of life we want to take. It is the core of one self’s perception of their values and worth. It alters your outlook on yourself, and on how you respect your own self. Hence, it is crucial to have excellent self-esteem to find the delicate balance between humility and confidence. Unfortunately, both elements are rarely possessed by everyone, as, more often than not, people tend to focus exclusively on the former or the latter. As a result, people are either arrogant or insecure, which won’t do any good for themselves and others.
People with great self-esteem will likely thrive on their own path as they are emotionally aware, secure, and intelligent. And such starts with being vulnerable, being fine with the spectacle of life, comfortable in our own skin, and as simple as being human, to the right ones, certainly. And thus, having a person who is always there for you, supporting you to get out of the darkness, and making your heart and mind at ease because they all can get a little out of hand sometimes, is a blessing; it is like receiving an additional cheese to your carbonara, sprinkles to your waffles, and sauce to your french fries. So we all should be grateful for that because not everyone is as lucky.
This is why vulnerability is power, as not everyone can acknowledge and share their feelings — letting others know that in whichever our state of mind is, all is normal as life isn’t stagnant. And because to live is like climbing a mountain; we may have a map and be told how to reach the top, but everyone’s adventure is different. So, devise your own journey, take control over yourself and take a risk, enjoy every process, be vulnerable, and constantly reflect on yourself in order to be better and to thrive in life :)
P.s. to the person who overthinks and criticizes themselves a lot, take it easy, baby step is still a step, you’re going there, and I’m always proud of you! ❤
