The Birthplace of Pure Love

I have not written in quite some time. Life has been so busy. I did recently write the poem below and wanted to share it here with you all. I hope that, after reading it, you give the idea of vulnerability a thought. After some contemplation, drop a comment below and share your line of thinking.

The Birthplace of Pure Love

By: Annette McFarlane

 

Dare to be vulnerable?

To pull off your suit of

armor and acknowledge

insecurities, fears, flaws,

or difficult emotions?

To expose yourself,

risking rejection, and

injury to your very soul?

 

Dare to be vulnerable?

To lower your defenses

and stand emotionally

naked before someone?

Stripped of your heart’s

protection, which may

require careful handling?

 

Dare to be vulnerable?

To allow another to know

all the fragile thoughts,

feelings, and parts of

you that are imperfect

and be willingly susceptible

to hurt, harm or attack?

 

Why dare to be vulnerable?

It builds trust, empathy, and

strengthens relationships.

While it may be scary and

takes so much courage to

open up, the act of sharing

your vulnerability is the

birthplace of pure love.