Vulnerability

Being emotionally vulnerable is both freeing and binding. In one aspect it’s wonderful to be so naked with people, sharing your flaws and gaining encouragement for your insecurities. But, on the other end there’s that nagging fear that you bared to much, to fast and will be rejected because of your flaws.

I hate the feeling of walking away from a conversation where you poured out some of your soul and you don’t know how it will end up falling. Yet, there’s beauty in this too because you open yourself up for TRUST. I know, the ugly little “T” word.

It’s hard for me to TRUST. But, I’m learning that people, are people, and naturally are imperfect. People will hurt me, but I will heal. I can’t let the potential hurt stop me from opening up, being me, and being vulnerable—or I’ll always lack for the intimacy in relationships that I so desperately need.

So, here I am feeling naked with my tender-heart exposed, knowing that whatever may come in the end will be worth it—whether it’s a trusted ally or teaching wound.