Vulnerability

My lesson for 2024 is being vulnerable, something I have never been good at. Being a Leo, I am comfortable and confident with a microphone and an audience, especially when I am teaching or discussing something that I have studied or am passionate about. But, put me at a cocktail party or dinner afterwards and I go into an introverted and self-conscious place.

Thankfully, Dr. Brene Brown, researcher and storyteller, has brought the subject of shame and vulnerability to the forefront. Her TED talk, The Power of Vulnerability, has over 63 million views! Her books are numerous and you can find more valuable information on her website: www.brenebrown.com

I have always taught my students that suppressing BIG emotions creates BIG dis-ease in the body. Emotions are just energy and they need to be expressed. How they are expressed will be different for everyone. I love to be in the woods clearing paths with all of my tools. It's physical, grounding and healing. You may need to journal or run or scream or take a bath or curl up with your dog and have a good cry. Whatever works is right.

 

My Naturopathic Doctor has given me the homework of writing my life traumas, not necessarily all of them or in order. She also gave me the homework to FEEL. Jeez. I'm a trauma specialist who needs help dealing with her own very real traumas that I have minimized! For right now, that is being vulnerable to admit that I do a great job helping others and I still have a lot of work ahead learning how to help, support and heal myself.