We all have triggers. A trigger is an event that happens in the present moment that reminds you of an unpleasant event in the past. For example, a happy couple might remind you of your parents divorce.
We All Have Triggers.
We also have vulnerabilities. A Vulnerability is something that causes you tension or anxiety, a deep insecurity that you want to keep hidden. For example, your parents divorce might be your vulnerability or your weight or your lack of career direction or a death that has hindered you.
But I want you to know something; Your Vulnerability is Your Value. If you are honest about what you fear, you will not only gain respect from others but you will respect yourself even more.
Honesty Is Healing.
Most of us walk around a bit dishonest and we put on a shield thinking that nobody will like us or nobody will understand us. This couldn't be further from the truth.
We all have Vulnerabilities, Every Single One of us.
And if you are clear and transparent about your Vulnerability you will be very Valuable.
Let me give you 3 examples:
1. The Beatles- Back in the 60s it was never popular to grieve in public over a death, however this is exactly what Paul Mccartney and John Lennon did when they talked about the loss of their Mother. Their Vulnerability lead to songs such as "Let it Be" and "All you Need is Love"
2. Oprah- Oprah Winfrey publicly spoke about her weight issues as well as her abortion when she was a teenager. No female spoke so honestly about this in public, but Miss Winfrey's honesty became the Healing that the Audience Needed.
3. Howard Stern- The King of All Media didn't become the King by being dishonest. His true stories about being bullied in high school. his mother's fight with depression and his divorce led to a loyal audience. Remember, before Stern, no on air radio jock talked about their darkest times. His vulnerability became his Value.
Honesty will Heal You.
Vulnerability will give you Value.
Urban Turban