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CHAPTER 2
DEBUNKING THE VULNERABILITY MYTHS
There’s no equation where taking risks, braving uncertainty, and opening ourselves up to
emotional exposure equals weakness.
MYTH #1: “VULNERABILITY IS WEAKNESS.”
The perception that vulnerability is weakness is the most widely accepted myth about vulnerability and the most dangerous.
We’ve come to the point where, rather than respecting and appreciating the courage and daring behind
vulnerability, we let our fear and discomfort become judgment and criticism.
I define vulnerability as uncertainty, risk, and emotional exposure.
Love is uncertain. It’s incredibly risky. And loving someone leaves us emotionally exposed. 💔
To put our art, our writing, our photography, our ideas out into the world with no assurance of acceptance or appreciation—that’s also vulnerability.
we’ve confused feeling with failing and emotions with liabilities.
The research taught me that the best place to start is with defining, recognizing, and understanding vulnerability.
Vulnerability sounds like truth and feels like courage. Truth and courage aren’t always comfortable, but they’re never weakness.
We are totally exposed when we are vulnerable.
According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, the word vulnerability is derived from the Latin word vulnerare, meaning “to wound.” The definition includes “capable of being wounded” and “open to attack or damage.” Merriam-Webster defines weakness as the inability to withstand attack or wounding.
“Far from being an effective shield, the illusion of invulnerability undermines the very response that would have supplied genuine protection.”
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