Most of the people I know are embarrassed by what they can’t do. They see it as a sign of weakness and consequently walk around with burdened hearts. For my generation, the notion that success equals fulfillment has been pounded into our brains as if it were the truth. My generation is being told that if you can’t do something alone, if you’re not smart enough or capable enough, then you’ve failed.
So far, the turning points in my life have not been the times I succeeded at something, but the times I’ve whispered, “I’m lost,” or, “Help me,” or, “I need a friend.” In becoming helpless, I’ve allowed myself to be shaped and supported by those who love me ”” which makes helplessness a gift.
And I have my bosses to thank for it. We’ve discovered the joy of helping and being helped. I believe sometimes our vulnerability is our strength.
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Colin Bates: Our Vulnerability Is Our Strength
Most of the people I know are embarrassed by what they can’t do. They see it as a sign of weakness and consequently walk around with burdened hearts. For my generation, the notion that success equals fulfillment has been pounded into our brains as if it were the truth. My generation is being told that if you can’t do something alone, if you’re not smart enough or capable enough, then you’ve failed.
So far, the turning points in my life have not been the times I succeeded at something, but the times I’ve whispered, “I’m lost,” or, “Help me,” or, “I need a friend.” In becoming helpless, I’ve allowed myself to be shaped and supported by those who love me ”” which makes helplessness a gift.
And I have my bosses to thank for it. We’ve discovered the joy of helping and being helped. I believe sometimes our vulnerability is our strength.
Read or listen to it all.