Vulnerability is not weakness. It’s the ability to be brave when you cannot control the outcome. At the heart of vulnerability is perfectionism, fear, and the shame of making a mistake.
So we use defense coping mechanisms which feel like armour – we literally armour-up, to deflect and protect ourselves.
Brene Brown say’s it perfectly in the quote below:
Kintsukuroi
Kintsukuroi has become a metaphor for healing. It’s about accepting cracks and breakage as a valuable part of our life experience. With time, attention and patience, cracks can be mended. When dusted with gold, they become a beautiful part of your history, your journey of life.
