Vulnerability
Questions
Was vulnerability celebrated, encouraged, modeled, shamed or punished in your family of origin? How do you wish it had been treated?
How would your life be different if you had trusted in vulnerability earlier in life?
What has life taught you about leaps of faith and leaping into the unknown?
Are you tired of pretending that you are strong?
If asked, would your best friend be able to name your greatest fear? Your greatest failure? Your favorite thing about yourself? If not, is there work for you to do somewhere in that?
Has vulnerability gotten easier or harder as you’ve grown older?
What is your favorite failure? i.e., which of your failures ended up leading to unexpected success or to a gift?
What’s one thing this month that you could do to stop hiding that truth you’re so scared to share?
Are you good at asking for help?
What’s your take on the often shared quote, “Hurt people hurt people”?
What’s one thing this month you could do to address your fears about financial vulnerability?
Has a past betrayal ever left you more protective than you need to be?
Which kind of vulnerability scares you the most: Saying “I need help,” “This is me,” “I’m sorry,” “I’m tired,” “I disagree,” or “I like you.”
How do you mask your vulnerability? What led to that form of protection? Are you sure it’s not doing more harm than good?
As you look back over your life so far, what vulnerability story makes you smile?