Vulnerability

When I’m asked to write these articles I prefer to share my experience with the life I’ve lived while here on this earth and in recovery. In the early development of my process I was told that it is very necessary to get vulnerable if I wanted to live and grow on this journey. When I heard the meaning of getting vulnerable it made me squirm. My first thought was I expected to be harmed and not trust others and even myself. I’m grateful that I was able to think about when driving my car I’m in a vulnerable position. Even when I’m alert to the action of other drivers I’m being vulnerable and trust that I will make to my destination safely. When I’m being vulnerable I trust that I stand defenseless but I feel protected.

What I’ve learned and appreciate is when I’m vulnerable it means that I’m standing in the power of my authentic self, which has no defenses and holds on to no pretenses. My authentic self is the foundation of my power. It allows me to be innocent while being strong and to be compassionate. My authentic self is the part of me that has courage, strength and fortitude to survive my fears. It also is the part or me that knows no matter what happens I will survive.

Today I am devoted to embracing the power and presence of my authentic self!

-Donald