July 7, 2016: Vulnerability
Random picture taken from the Downtown Hilton. For no particular reason other than 'life is good' I had a friend once tell me to never trust a person who is afraid to show their vulnerability. The comment resonated with me. I had never thought of this before. We were brainstorming on how to help another friend who was recently displaced from their work. Both of us wanted to help this mutual friend, helping him get back on his feet. I questioned his alliances. I was leery of their intentions. My friend stated it best. "I don't fully trust some of his friends. One I have known for over 20 years, but I really don't don't know him. Through all of his own trials and tribulations, he has never shared or shown his vulnerability. Never trust someone who is afraid to show their vulnerability." Point made. I spun over this one in my mind. This friend in question had shown the same stoic face to me as well. When things went bad, he clammed up. All was ...