Saturday, March 9, 2013

#927 More empowering

Those who are willing to be vulnerable move among mysteries.  ~ Theodore Roethke

When we were children, we used to think that when we were grown-up we would no longer be vulnerable. But to grow up is to accept vulnerability... To be alive is to be vulnerable.  ~ Madeleine L'Engel

Sometimes it's better to show our vulnerability / pain / regrets so others don't think us impervious / unapproachable - be real / open.  ~ Jay Woodman

I found that the more truthful and vulnerable I was, the more empowering it was for me.  ~ Alanis Morissette

(best, favorite quotes about vulnerability, life)

- What is mysterious about being vulnerable?
- Why is showing vulnerability scary?
- How may showing vulnerability be empowering?