Traditionally, being vulnerable was seen as being weak, capable of having your defenses overwhelmed, prone to getting hurt. Superman was invulnerable at a time when the world was at war. Being invincible was a quality that fit the times. No one wanted to be vulnerable, be a sissy. In this sense vulnerable is a Piscean term that is paying attention to the outside projection onto the world, the persona. Thus the encouragement to act like a man and tough it out.

But all along in the hearts and souls of those dealing with this version there was a deeper awareness, a calling, in fact, to become more transparent, that through an open heart and compassionate ways we could become very powerful, and, popular beings. Because everyone is looking for some reminder of their true inner design, and being open was felt and it felt safe to others.

Being vulnerable now means one is open and, in that openness, there is balance and center and power. Their words ring true. One knows where they stand. Because they allow and show and express their feelings they are considered transparent.

Vulnerability acts as an invitation to life. It removes the walls and barriers that keep people mystified and protective so that life enters into your field. In your clarity of vulnerability you are able to stay in your power with well maintained boundaries and you can pick and choose what to let in to the inner chambers. You show up for moments fully engaged. For, in trusting life, you know you are well taken care of.

The openness creates opportunities for new awareness and experience. Riding the waves of discomfort, hesitation,  and fear you feel very alive in the moment, because you are not really frightened of outcomes. Vulnerabilty is soft and pliable, flexible to the moment. It is cognizant and aware of the big picture because it feels willing to expand the playing field.

It all sounds contradictory, but only from the old perspective. Vulnerability is power. Feel life in you, respond honestly and in integrity with your vibration and witness the flow you find yourself in. Nothing is there to intentionally harm you.

Your comfort zone, that well earned citadel that defines your personal playing field, is actually a self-imposed prison. It limits the reaches of your potential experience. It keeps you from participating and justifies your familiar patterns and beliefs. It is, quite literally, a smokescreen that diverts you from the guidance and direction of your Higher Self. From the walls of the comfort zone it is easy to justify choices, play small, pout, play victim and blame the world, not get what you want, settle for less, wish and hope, give up…

Call upon your personal will centered courage to step out of your comfort zone and, rather than be afraid, be vulnerable…then watch how life shows up. You will be very glad you did such an outlandish thing.

So, let’s play with being vulnerable:

1. First, a comparison and reflection would be useful. Allow your self to reflect back on your life. Make a note of experiences where you flirted with being vulnerable. Annotate the circumstances, the choices, the feelings, the actions, and results.. With each revisit to apply the newer perspectives on vulnerability. How might the outcome/experience have been different. Begin to formulate where the points of choice are and see how a higher frequency understanding can lead to something that is life affirming to you and all involved.
2. Again, reflecting on your life, look for consistencies in where you applied the old beliefs on vulnerability. Are there any themes or patterns? Do you choose to not be vulnerable with a certain type of person, circumstance, or experience? In what types of situations do you feel more inclined to be open hearted and choose balance and flow over protective actions?
3. Take a look at current situations and people in your life. Are you being vulnerable in them? Or are you choosing fear based protection and separation? How might you do this differently? List some different choices you can make for more expansive outcomes.
4. What feelings and sensations arise when you choose to apply the new version of vulnerability? Which are the most challenging for you? Why?
5. Step back and reflect on how you have limited your life experiences by holding on to the old understanding of being vulnerable. What might you change? What are you willing to do differently?
6. Start to notice which feelings come up for you most: fear, anger, suspicion, mistrust, judgment, fault finding, etc. Reflect on what you might do to replace them with more life affirming responses and actions
7. Make a list of specific behaviors for you that would apply the new vulnerability as power. Keep the list handy and add to it as you experience the results of your new actions.