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Embracing Vulnerability with Freedom: The Spiritual Journey of Asking for Help
Discovering the importance of self-compassion when facing shame and fear
Were you raised to think that asking for help is a sign of weakness? What if that mindset is exactly what is stopping you from getting ahead in whatever area of life you’re stuck in?
Doesn’t that mindset create shame and fear around not only asking for help but someone helping you? And yet, when you reach out for help and someone willingly says “Of course, I can help” there is not only instant community, but a sense of belonging.
It’s in togetherness that you and I emerge stronger and finish what was begun. The process of asking for help — giving and taking — is one that is authentic and beautiful. It embodies the essence of community and gives you and me the freedom to be vulnerable.
Let’s flip the concept of shame, insecurity, and fear on its head when each of us needs help. You’ve been there. I’ve been there.
I remember years ago when I got a flat tire while driving on a freeway. I was a young single woman who knew the basics of changing my tire, but I was dressed for work (think high heels, skirt, pantyhose, and all that mess). So, I got out of my car, went to the trunk, and started…
