Vulnerability

"Vulnerability is at the core of fear, anxiety, shame and other difficult emotions, but vulnerability is also the birthplace for joy, love, belonging, creativity, and faith.  It becomes very problematic when as a culture we lose our capacity to be vulnerable." Brene' Brown

Brene' Brown's research indicates that we cannot numb our negative emotions and expect to experience the positive emotions.  She says that the problems facing our society:  obesity, addictions, being overly busy, over involvement with technology -- are all examples of how we as a culture are numbing ourselves in order to not feel our vulnerability.  According to her research, the way to experience vulnerability is by practicing gratitude. Vulnerability is an essential aspect of spirituality.  In this blog we have addressed, from other perspectives, how important practicing gratitude is.  How are you doing with your daily practice of writing 3 things for which you are grateful (or 3 miracles that happened to you this day)?  It is a good practice for many reasons.  Perhaps it can help us honor our vulnerability; because perhaps it is in being vulnerable that our true strength lies. 

Today I am grateful for:  1.  the recent moisture that has blessed the earth and plant life   2. the recent mini-vaction that allowed me the opportunity to connect with my son and his family  3.  my own returning to health and homeostasis