We all have our vulnerabilities. We work hard on attending to them and are conscious of covering them, out of fear of being taken advantage of. We view our vulnerabilities as a weakness we need to be careful about. It is true that if we are not careful, we can get hurt, but if we change the way we look at it, we could draw a lot of strength from our vulnerabilities.

It is not good enough to be aware of our vulnerabilities, we need to accept them. Living in denial can be the biggest disservice we can do ourselves. On our journey of becoming aware of our vulnerabilities, we also become aware of hidden strengths and talents, and our acceptance opens the gateway for building a deep resolve to strengthen ourselves. Vulnerabilities strengthen our awareness, acceptance, and resolve.

When we open up about our vulnerabilities, we start opening up about a lot of things in life. Without realising it, we start unburdening the emotional burden which has been waiting to be expressed. When we see others drawing strength and hope from our sharing, we ourselves start getting touched and motivated. Vulnerabilities then start becoming a source of inspiration and strength rather than a problem.

Of course we must deal with our vulnerabilities, which often need us to reach out for help and guidance. And often in that journey to take care of an issue, we find new people and opportunities coming our way. Vulnerabilities strengthen our relationships.

Not only do we need guidance, but we need to work hard as well. And when we start working hard in one aspect of life, we find ourselves developing grit and determination which makes us stronger. Just as we may go to the gym to attend to one particular part of our body, but the discipline and determination make us stronger and healthier overall.

All it takes to light up a dark room is a small crack in the window for the light to filter in. Our vulnerabilities are the small cracks we live with, which if viewed correctly, allow the light to enter. And when we experience how life can change when we change our approach, we will realise that our vulnerabilities are not a weakness, they are in fact an opportunity for us to find strength.

(Picture – Vancouver)