What I Learned from 40 Days of Vulnerability
I just made an intentional effort to be more vulnerable in my life and to live that vulnerability out loud for 40 days. It was so incredibly hard at first! However, it got much easier about half way through. I think that's because the initial leap forward into vulnerability is always the hardest. There are so many unknowns, and I tend to fill my head with the made up thoughts and voices of what everyone else is thinking of me. The more I practiced vulnerability, the more my fear of what others were thinking started to have no power. The reason I chose to practice vulnerability for 40 days during Lent was to learn to let go of the fears of what others think of me. I also wanted to make deeper connections with those around me. Most of all, I did it because I believe the love of Jesus Christ shines best when we allow ourselves to be broken and honest. The season of Lent is a time to reflect on our messed up lives to show how much we truly need God. It's a beautiful messy process