Being authentically vulnerable takes courage with a conscious effort to reveal rather than to conceal our True Self. Authentic vulnerability leads to deeper intimacy in all of our relationships. It drives deep, meaningful connections and brings us closer to Love in its purest form.
So why is it when faced with these opportunities we shy away from them? I recently had this experience and it played out something like this.
Flood of feelings rush in, anger, sadness, confusion, relief etc. Intuitive and mental understanding about where the feelings came from. Current situation triggered past memories…oh yes now I see why…makes perfect sense, got it…awareness created…lessons learned…let go of what no longer serves…bless the event…upward and onward…Got it, Done, Check!
Yeah, not so fast Missy. That little voice inside said, “You’re not done yet.”
What do you mean I’m not done yet? I observed the situation, learned what I needed and now I have this expanded awareness to serve my path forward. What else is there left to do?
“You need to complete the spiral and share what’s on your heart. You need to be heard and be seen. Be authentic. Be vulnerable. Be You.”
Woah! Wait a minute! What? Nope, not necessary! Resistance kicks into high gear!
Something you may not know about me is I can mentally rationalize my way out of anything (read resistance). What I cannot do is deny what I am feeling in my emotional body. That is the way my True Self, my Soul, communicates with me.
When I don’t listen, She makes me super uncomfortable, reminding me that there is no other way but through the Truth.
So I took a deep breath, mustered up the courage and spoke what was on my heart. I revealed parts of me I typically keep hidden away and “safe”. It resulted in an open exchange between two souls drawing closer to one another, in deep meaningful connection. It was magic in its purest form and when all was said and done, it wasn’t that difficult.
It’s funny what seemingly little things in life generate the greatest fears and barriers to what we so strongly desire. Our greatest growth comes when we turn to face our fears head on.
As I continue to walk this beautiful world, here is what I know to be True…
I am here to speak my truth, open my heart and deepen the beautiful connections in my life. The only way to do that is to show up authentically and reveal who I am; revealing all of me without fear of judgment or rejection.
We can rationalize our feelings and truth away as insignificant. The reality is these are the moments that cultivate the deepest levels of trust, intimacy, understanding and love.