Being open and honest with other can be really difficult (understatement of the year).
It makes us vulnerable. Someone could hurt us in those moments if they wanted to. Yet, this is also where healing happens.
Think about it… if you scrape your knee, you initial reaction is going to be to cover it up with your hands, aka to protect it.
Yet, it can’t heal that way. You need antibiotic cream and a bandage. This requires you to remove your hands and be vulnerable so your knee can heal
Your emotional self needs healing, just like your physical self. ❤️🩹
When being vulnerable, try to open up with people that seem trustworthy, such maybe your therapist, caregiver, relative, mentor, friend, etc.
And know that sometimes we do get hurt when being vulnerable. AND that doesn’t mean you should never be vulnerable again.
Vulnerability is the birthplace of innovation, creativity, and change.
