Reclaiming Vulnerability
Think of the last time you were vulnerable. What was happening? What emotions did you feel? Who were you with? Chances are, you felt exposed, weak, maybe even embarrassed. Being vulnerable feels like a risky move. When we are vulnerable, we take the risk of being hurt, misunderstood, judged or condemned. I heard one person explain vulnerability like having a nightmare that they are on a stage with a room full of people buck naked. For Adam and Eve, that wasn’t just a nightmare, it was their reality. In the Garden of Eden, Adam and Eve walked with God naked and unashamed. They were so connected to God, within themselves, and with each other, that they didn’t even know they were naked. It was just who they were and they felt secure. They were fully exposed with nothing to hide. Emotionally vulnerable, they felt connection, intimacy, and acceptance. They had never experienced shame, judgment, condemnation, or hurt. Sounds like paradise, doesn’t it? Well, it didn’t last for long. Paradis
