Aspire Magazine: Inspiration for a Woman's Soul.(TM) Feb/March 2018 Aspire Mag Full Issue: Inner Prospe | Page 26

LIVING a Soul-Hearted LIFE How VULNERABILITY Moves Us from FEAR to e g a r u o C BY DR. DEBRA REBLE L iving a soul-hearted life isn’t about perfection, flawlessness, or invulnerability. On the contrary, it’s about absolute vulnerability. And embracing our vulnerability moves us from fear to true courage. Embracing our vulnerabilities connects us to our essence. Connecting with our innermost selves is the catalyst for exposing and releasing the fears that inhibit us from experiencing our authentic selves. At the same time, it infuses our lives with a spiritual depth, bringing us closer to the light at our core. Unfortunately, our culture teaches us vulnerability is a sign of weakness. are programmed to take a pill at the symptom of pain; numb ourselves 26 that We first with www.AspireMAG.net | February / March 2018