Vulnerability

Vulnerability is a huge part of life because it influences our decisions.  How many times have you been in a position to make someones day by saying something nice, or talking seriously with a loved one but been to scared of being vulnerable.  It can be detrimental when these moments pass us by because of our fear of vulnerability.  I will be honest I have done it as well.

In my life I have avoided serious talks with my close friends because I didn't want to be embarrassed or feel vulnerable.  I feel now a days and with all that i am learning about leadership that feeling vulnerable is a temporary feeling that should be feared but embraced.  Now, I am less afraid to tell people how they affect me or how they are influencing me.  It is important for people to know that because then they become aware of their actions and make a bigger impact.

I believe that people fear vulnerability because it is either too embarrassing or that they are afraid of getting hurt.  These are very understandable because if one person were to put themselves out there and the they got a response from the other person that they did not expect they could be hurt and discouraged to make themselves out there again.  This is a huge disadvantage to making yourself vulnerable, being hurt.  But, without putting yourself out there then you can never reap the benefits and become closer with people.