Embracing Vulnerabilities

"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, The Gifts of Imperfection.

Thanks to Cecile for sending me this quote. It really succinctly sums up many of my recent feelings and thoughts.


Fear is the source of so many of blocks we have inside us. Fear is the root of shame, embarrassment, and doubt. These blocks prevent us from focusing our willpower, our energies.

Lots of people talk about 'energies' as if they are some form of mystic voodoo or magical special effect in a movie. Yet these energies are not strange or inaccessible. They aren't some form of rare arcane art that are only accessible by mystics and gurus. This energy is simply your willpower, and it is immensely powerful.

Removing these blocks allows us to focus our willpower in whatever direction we wish. Like a laser cutting through obstacles, our will can be bent upon objectives. These little blocks and fears add up, preventing us from accomplishing things. The self-doubt, apprehension and nervousness are all things that prevent us from harnessing our own true potential, from focusing our energies on the universe in order to bring change.

Shatter your own blocks, abolish your fears, and whole new horizons open for you.