Naked

Naked

Published: Mon, 09/17/18

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Many of us were taught to be strong and to keep our problems to ourselves. We were taught that the world is a hostile place and we should practice “survival of the fittest.” It’s not easy to allow the world to know your flaws, weaknesses, and failures. When you expose these things you feel "naked."

We’re ashamed that we’re not perfect, but make every effort to convince others that we are. That we have all the answers or that we are holding it all together. However, fear is a debilitating bug that can keep us from achieving ultimate success. True self acceptance can be achieved by allowing yourself to be open and honest about flaws, weaknesses, and failures.

I ask you, Do you have the courage to expose yourself? To take off your mask or your costume of perceived perfection? Do you have the courage to be vulnerable?

Vulnerability doesn’t come easy, but it provides tremendous freedom and many other benefits. If you can be vulnerable, it means that you accept yourself and don’t feel the need to hide yourself from everyone else.

Realize that fear is the primary obstacle. The fear of rejection and ridicule are the main culprits. You might also feel that you lack privacy if you let the world see you for who you really are. The fear of rejection is a common human phenomenon. Because if people do not like us or our ideas, then we feel we have no value.

Think about the times you’re least likely to be vulnerable and authentic. When are you most likely to pretend to be something you’re not? In what parts of your life do you play small? How could you be more vulnerable in those areas of your life?

People that allow themselves to be vulnerable are respected. Everyone knows how challenging it is to be open and vulnerable. You’ll gain friends, respect, and admiration if you can find the strength to be vulnerable. When we share our trials and tribulations from our lives, we never know who it may help. We never know who our story of winning over or pushing through will give someone that extra boost of motivation to make it.

People trust those that are vulnerable. When you’re vulnerable, people can see who you are. The fact that you’re willing to be so honest gives everyone insight into what makes you, you. People find this comforting and can relax around you. Because then they realize you are human just like the rest of us. Everyone has similar issues and challenges. You might be worried that your weaknesses and concerns will make you seem odd. People are more alike than not. Everyone is struggling with the same issues, money, relationships, career, and health. We are just dealing with varying degrees of it. But, when you allow yourself to be vulnerable, you’ll also help others to see that their concerns are normal, too.

I'm not saying you have to start bearing it all. Start small. There are many ways you can make yourself vulnerable, but not too much! In time, you can up the stakes as your confidence and courage grow. Your relationships will be strengthened by showing that you may not know all the answers, but you are willing to find them out.

Being vulnerable encourages others to do the same. You’ll become closer to your friends, family, and romantic partner. Vulnerability creates a greater and deeper bond.

Vulnerability creates emotional risk and uncertainty, but avoiding vulnerability creates other challenges. You’re never free to be yourself when you hide yourself from the world. You can feel lonely, disconnected, and frustrated. Your relationships lack depth.

Learn more about you and accept yourself. You’ll need to develop courage and personal insight to be vulnerable. Vulnerability can be frightening, but it is a necessary part of freeing yourself from your emotional bondage. If you want to fully develop as a person, vulnerability is part of the cost.

Continue to strive for more and live your best life now!

-Ronica

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