Categories: All - belonging - character - strength - vulnerability

by Lida Wachel 5 years ago

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Strength in Vulnerability MAR 30 DRAFT

The concept of strength is multifaceted, encompassing both physical and mental fortitude. Vulnerability, often perceived negatively, is reframed as a source of profound strength and courage.

Strength in Vulnerability MAR 30 DRAFT

“Vulnerability is the birthplace of love, belonging, joy, courage, empathy, and creativity. It is the source of hope, empathy, accountability, and authenticity. If we want greater clarity in our purpose or deeper and more meaningful spiritual lives, vulnerability is the path.” ― Brené Brown, Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead

“A Woman in harmony with her spirit is like a river flowing. She goes where she will without pretense and arrives at her destination prepared to be herself and only herself ” ― Maya Angelou

Strength in Vulnerability

2nd Circle

33. “Our stories are not meant for everyone. Hearing them is a privilege, and we should always ask ourselves this before we share: "Who has earned the right to hear my story?" If we have one or two people in our lives who can sit with us and hold space for our shame stories, and love us for our strengths and struggles, we are incredibly lucky. If we have a friend, or small group of friends, or family who embraces our imperfections, vulnerabilities, and power, and fills us with a sense of belonging, we are incredibly lucky.” ― Brené Brown
"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

1st Circle

In the cause of silence, each of us draws the face of her own fear — fear of contempt, of censure, or some judgment, or recognition, of challenge, of annihilation. But most of all, I think, we fear the visibility without which we cannot truly live… And that visibility which makes us most vulnerable is that which also is the source of our greatest strength. ― Audre Lorde
5. “Real courage is when you know you're licked before you begin, but you begin anyway and see it through no matter what.” ― Harper Lee, To Kill a Mockingbird
12. “We need to be willing to mess up, to look silly, to be imperfect. The uber wealthy or network-driven can find short term successes by hiding flaws or hiring a team of image makers, but it's all temporary. True art, true connectivity, true love is about being authentic and vulnerable. These are the messages that carry weight and survive time.” ― Jen Knox, The Best Small Fictions 2017

Definition of Strength Strength of Character

Freebase
Strengths and weaknesses Strengths and weaknesses generally refer to a person's character. Often a strength can be a weakness, and vice versa, a weakness can be a strength. In Chinese philosophy, yin and yang are described as complementary opposites within a greater whole. For example, here are some strengths and weaknesses by personality type.
"Strength noun (GOOD FEATURE) a positive quality that makes you more effective: The plan had both strengths and weaknesses".
Cambridge Dictionary
"strength noun (POWER) the ability to do things that need a lot of physical or mental effort: Admitting you've made a mistake is a sign of strength, not weakness".
"Strength of character can be defined simply as the amount of strength one has towards negative actions or deed's. Taking the moral high road with the strength to stand up for your beliefs and do what is right, regardless of how it may make you look or what money it may cost you. High moral fiber and the courage of your convictions held strongly". by rghrecords August 07, 2017

3rd Circle

Definition of Vulnerability vulnerability in relationships

Subtopic
“Vulnerability is the only authentic state. Being vulnerable means being open, for wounding, but also for pleasure. Being open to the wounds of life means also being open to the bounty and beauty. Don’t mask or deny your vulnerability: it is your greatest asset. Be vulnerable: quake and shake in your boots with it. the new goodness that is coming to you, in the form of people, situations, and things can only come to you when you are vulnerable, i.e. open.” ― Stephen Russell, Barefoot Doctor's Guide to the Tao: A Spiritual Handbook for the Urban Warrior
Oxford Dictionary
the quality or state of being exposed to the possibility of being attacked or harmed, either physically or emotionally.
Urban Dictionary
"Being open, and genuine about feelings of the heart, mind, body and soul. Trust without self judgement or fear of reaction and judgment from others". by OpenMHB July 16, 2018