The big reason for my exploration is that I feel very vulnerable right now.
Why?.
- Hard to walk
- Hard to dress myself
- Cant get up on my own at night
- Cant make food
- No driving
- Cant use myleft arm.
- Cant paddle
I am no expert on this but it keeps popping up for me so I thought I should explore it
Also I get asked a lot about how I am feeling and never quite know how to answer as that also feels vulnerable. So I say… fine, crap, okay, or I have felt better!
Sharing vulnerability deepens our relationships.
Tamara Leavitt has a meditation on vulnerability and suggests that next time when asked, that we sit with the question before responding. Breath and observe.
Embracing vulnerability deepens relationships. And improves our self awareness and understanding
Bringing us closer to our truth.
Brene brown, queen of vulnerability research says; “vulnerability is the birthplace of ❤️, joy, empathy, authenticity, and belonging. It is the path to a more deep and meaningful life”.
So next time I am asked how I am feeling I will sit with the question and decide how I want to answer with authenticity.
Interestingly, both Anna and daisy talked about this and posted on Instagram because on the one hand life right now is fantastic. Our family is close together supporting each other and there are so many great things going on. Mark and Daisy have great plans for their properties and plans for their future and my grandkids are thriving and wonderful but on the other handlife is pretty shitty that I’m so sick, so life is good and also life is not good and that’s the reality of our situation. We can’t change it so we have to navigate through as best we can. With grace, strength and courage. Together ❤️
Phil, Tom, Debbie, Daniel, Tim, Katie, Simon
Two Lemons 
I see your vulnerability as a sign of courage allowing for a starting point of inner strength and connections all around you 💕
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I am learning in my therapy that feelings are layered. I have learned that you can have duality in your life and what you are feeling and that is okay. Life can be fantastic and suck at the same time.
I pray for you, by name, everyday. I know the universe is listening!
We are so conditioned to say we “are fine” when asked. I just had my 3rd heart surgery since March. When someone asks how I am feeling, I tell them I am ok AND struggling!
Please keep blogging as long as you feel you can. It is so wonderful to read about your journey and so hard to see you on this journey!
Xoxoxo
Becky ❤️
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I had no idea! You were dealing big with health issues.
I love doing the blog. It is where I do a lot of processing.
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❤️
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Hi Dawn,
I love keeping up to date with your blog. Interesting about Vulnerability. It is one of those things that makes us human! I have read a book recently which is really interesting and makes a lot of sense. It has chapter summaries so you don’t have to read it all.
It is called Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before by Dr Julie Smith.
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Sounds like a greatbook
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Truly, I Need to look for that one!
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Hello Dawn ! Merci de donner des nouvelles régulièrement afin que l’on puisse t’envoyer toutes nos bonnes ondes vers toi…. Je pense souvent à toi, mais ça je sais que tu es déjà au courant. Ici en France, chaud aujourd’hui 21 degrés, donc assez chaud pour la saison, toutes les fleurs commencent à colorer nos jardins et champs ; j’espère qu’il va en être bientôt pareil chez toi afin que tu profites un peu. La médecine va faire tout ce qu’il faut que tu te sentes mieux et que tu progresses. Plein de bises à toi ainsi qu’à Dave !
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Dawn, thanks for sharing your journey here. I admit I have been lurking for awhile now, and thinking that I will run into you when you are out for a walk, I neglect to comment. I read something recently that spoke to me: “We can be having a good time/day and still make space to grieve what is. Hope and lament are not mutually exclusive.” I am holding both of those in my heart for and with you.
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Totally agree!
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i agree
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