I don’t know about you, but I hate feeling vulnerable. It just stinks!
Yet, after hearing this quote while listening to Brené Brown’s new book Atlas of the Heart, I just couldn’t quit thinking about it. And the more I thought about it, the more I realized how true it is.
Courage is the act of putting ourselves in a vulnerable situation – despite the vulnerability – to achieve some desired outcome. I like to think it is for the greater good, but that probably doesn’t have to be a part of courage. Merriam-Webster defines courage as “mental or moral strength to venture, persevere, and withstand danger, fear, or difficulty” – definitely a vulnerable state in my mind.
What do you think? Do courage and vulnerability go hand in hand?
Take a few minutes to write about it. Set your timers and ready … set … write!