The power of vulnerability by Brené Brown

Motivational; Psychology; Self-help;

Rating: 5/5

Summary:

* Connection gives purpose and meaning to our lives.* Shame is the fear of connection.* One thing that keeps us out of connection, is the fear of non-worthiness of connection.* Excruciating vulnerability, in order to be connected we should allow ourselves to be seen.* People who have strong sense of love and belonging, believe that they’re worthy of it.* People who believe they’re worthy, they have in common: courage, compassion, connection.* The word courage came form the Latin word ‘cor’ which means heart, and it’s the meaning of telling the story of who you are with your whole heart.* People who believe they’re worthy have the courage to be imperfect, the compassion to be kind to themselves and then to others, the connection to let go of who they thought they should be in order to be who they were.* We can’t practice compassion with other people if we can’t treat ourselves kindly.* They also have vulnerability in common. They fully embraced vulnerability talking about it being necessary. They also talked about it as the willingness to do something where there are no guarantees.* We numb vulnerability. Numbing emotion can’t be selective.* Why and how we numb doesn’t have to be an addiction. Making uncertain things certain.* Blame described in research as a way to discharge pain and discomfort.* We perfect things, especially our children. Instead of saying that you are perfect, we should say you’re imperfect, and you’re wired for struggle, but you’re worthy of love and belonging.* We pretend that what we do doesn’t have an effect on people.* To let ourselves be seen, deeply seen, vulnerably seen, to love with our whole hearts, even though there’s no guarantee, to practice gratitude and joy, to be believe we are enough.

What did you learn?

To let myself to be seen, deeply seen, vulnerably seen, to love with my whole heart, even though there’s no guarantee, to practice gratitude and joy, to be believe that I’m enough. Not to be afraid of expressing my true feelings. Having to let things go that force me to be someone else. Be grateful, and try to connect with myself and others.

How will you use the information?

I would try to practice it in my daily life. It benefited me on how to embrace vulnerability and how to be truly seen to be connected.

Who would enjoy this documentary?

People will find this documentary enjoyable who are looking for a video to watch for motivation. When feeling lost about how to feeling against vulnerability or people searching for its meaning.