Moments D232: Parallels

Sometimes it shocks me at the number of parallels that happen in lives. I suppose it shouldn't. After all, we all walk paths that take us towards similar experiences. But every once in awhile something really shakes me and reminds me that we are all emotional beings. We all have fear, anger, happiness, joy, love….and I think we are all working towards understanding those on a deeper level. It’s emotion that bind us, that stretch us beyond ourselves and connect us.

Today’s moment, connecting with a dear friend of mine over some of her current life challenges. We had a deep discussion on the fear of being vulnerable. I don’t think I know of anyone that isn’t afraid to be vulnerable. It may be front and centre and we’re aware of it, or it could be something that is deep within and hidden. Fear can be so detrimental to a relationship, be it a love interest, a family member or a best friend. But what are we if we are not open to ourselves and those around us? We’re but a shell of self.

So today, I smile knowing that the discussion I had with my dear, dear friend has inspired us both to be a little less fearful about being vulnerable. We have both had moments in the last year that have caused us to be fearful of vulnerability. We both like to be in control and we have worked through moments of letting go. Parallels. In the end of our discussion, we acknowledged the fear, accepted it as being purposeful and realized that we mustn’t allow it to drive us. Awareness.

So today’s moment, celebrating a conversation. Celebrating my dear, dear friend and her growth within and without.

Moments acknowledging fear.

Moments being completely open and accepting vulnerability.