Happy February!
A couple of months ago, I stumbled across this TED talk entitled Vulnerability. Brene Brown, a research professor with a doctorate in social work, speaks about different barriers to vulnerability she has found from her research (interviews/letters with thousands of people). She also shares a bit about her own "battle" with vulnerability.
At the time I watched the video I was wrestling with the fact that I had just ended a three month dating relationship. Though I knew it was right that we both ended it, I also knew that the relationship brought to light the fact that I did not like to take risks ( at all! ).
Right now in my life, I am taking some risks. It is scary! Applying for graduate school in a program that I don't know for SURE will work out, going out on dates with guys who I'm not SURE are right for me, and investing in high school students who I am not SURE I will ever see again after this year.
One thing I have learned: that embracing life in joyful and painful moments is better than trying not to feel at all :)
Enjoy the video! Tell me what you think!
Vulnerability
