Vulnerability is defined by Princeton as "the state of being exposed". Vunerablilty often gets a bad rap. Vunerability means that can leave you open to attack or you can seem "needy". Della Wilburs, a certified life coach, explains people often fear being vunerable because it is a time when all their inserurites arise. However, it is during this time when we come to accept our insecurities and grow. These insecurities cannot hurt us if we are willing to accept them. Being vulnerable is simply accepting ourselves for who we are and opening ourselves up to allow others do that as well.
Can vulnerability be a bad thing? Well, what if you admit you have an unfavorable characteristic to someone? What if that someone laughs or puts you down for it? Oh well, YOU already admit that it's unfavorable; they aren't telling you anything you don't know. Be vulnerable, take it in stride, and grow as a person.
In contrast, refusing to be vulnerable can be detrimental. If you refuse to allows you and others to see who you really are, then you are robbing yourself of the chance to grow as a person. Someone who refuses to admit their faults, can never grow for them.
References: http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=vulnerability, https://www.lovelifestyle.com, Della Wilburs
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