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I have been told by my male friends that my openness and comfort with vulnerability likely make me a little scary to date. After a childhood with a lot of bullying though that really tore me down, I don't think there's a lot that scares me about my own emotions. I should probably find a balance in this somewhere...
I have been told by my male friends that my openness and comfort with vulnerability likely make me a little scary to date. After a childhood with a lot of bullying though that really tore me down, I don't think there's a lot that scares me about my own emotions. I should probably find a balance in this somewhere...
Argh.
But great quotes - thanks FromTN2A2!
I can definitely relate. Balance is key, timing is everything. Depends on what they mean about "a little scary to date"...lol that could be open to interpretation but as one who is the same way, I've found a pretty happy medium.
BTW I did read some of those, very touching. Was only able to read a couple though I think in general we always need some reminders like this.
I did enjoy this....and this one is my favorite from it:
“Vulnerability is the only authentic state. Being vulnerable means being open, for wounding, but also for pleasure. Being open to the wounds of life means also being open to the bounty and beauty. Don’t mask or deny your vulnerability: it is your greatest asset. Be vulnerable: quake and shake in your boots with it. the new goodness that is coming to you, in the form of people, situations, and things can only come to you when you are vulnerable, i.e. open.”
― Stephen Russell, Barefoot Doctor's Guide to the Tao: A Spiritual Handbook for the Urban Warrior
I have been told by my male friends that my openness and comfort with vulnerability likely make me a little scary to date. After a childhood with a lot of bullying though that really tore me down, I don't think there's a lot that scares me about my own emotions. I should probably find a balance in this somewhere...
Argh.
But great quotes - thanks FromTN2A2!
I agree with gtrguyMN that balance is always good, but never lose yourself in that balance. Balance the best of you, that is key. I am glad you enjoyed reading them.
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Originally Posted by gtrguyMN
I can definitely relate. Balance is key, timing is everything. Depends on what they mean about "a little scary to date"...lol that could be open to interpretation but as one who is the same way, I've found a pretty happy medium.
BTW I did read some of those, very touching. Was only able to read a couple though I think in general we always need some reminders like this.
Very wise words spoken. Happy you enjoyed them too!
I did enjoy this....and this one is my favorite from it:
“Vulnerability is the only authentic state. Being vulnerable means being open, for wounding, but also for pleasure. Being open to the wounds of life means also being open to the bounty and beauty. Don’t mask or deny your vulnerability: it is your greatest asset. Be vulnerable: quake and shake in your boots with it. the new goodness that is coming to you, in the form of people, situations, and things can only come to you when you are vulnerable, i.e. open.”
― Stephen Russell, Barefoot Doctor's Guide to the Tao: A Spiritual Handbook for the Urban Warrior
A few of those quotes were touching. I got a little watery eyed.
Ugh, me too. Definitely some bad timing for me.
Vulnerability is the one thing I really suck at. Not sure why, but the couple of times I've really put myself out there and opened up, I just got left hung out to dry. Oh wells.
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I know some may not enjoy this read and that's ok, I sure did. I do hope some of you do as well! 
