Embracing Vulnerability to Become Stronger

True Invulnerability Lies in Embracing Our Vulnerabilities

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"To love at all is to be vulnerable. Love anything and your heart will be wrung and possibly broken. If you want to make sure of keeping it intact, you must give it to no one, not even an animal." — C.S. Lewis

Is embracing our weaknesses what makes us strong? From a young age, society teaches us that strength means maintaining a facade, suppressing our emotions, and projecting an image of unyielding resilience. We're told to "never let them see you sweat," to "keep a stiff upper lip," and to "tough it out." These messages are reinforced through cultural narratives, from the hero who single-handedly saves the day to the business leader who never shows a crack in their armor.

But what if this perspective needs to be questioned? What if, by striving to be invulnerable, we make ourselves more fragile?

Embracing vulnerability is not easy. It requires courage, s…