Daring Vulnerability

I believe real intimacy – whether in friendships or romantic relationships – can only happen if we dare be vulnerable. If we dare expose ourselves emotionally to the other person, without knowing how they might receive us.

Without taking this risk, our connections will remain in shallow waters. We might find ourselves in a romantic relationship or surrounded by friends, but if we keep swimming in the shallow instead of diving deep into the ocean together, loneliness and disconnection can creep in.

But when we dare expose ourselves emotionally and the other person reciprocates our vulnerability with exposing themselves to us, too, real magic happens! Deep connection, intimacy and trust will arise.

Having another person to share our vulnerability with and accepting theirs, is a rare gift and an expression of true love.

Of course, sometimes our self-exposure might not be reciprocated, which can be very painful and might evoke feelings of shame. But I firmly believe that if we dare keep an open heart, somewhere out there - somewhere along the way - our true tribe of people will be waiting for us to meet them.

With daring vulnerability.