[Vulnerability & Power - IV]
Vulnerability feels like weakness but looks like strength and bravery.
Consider these scenarios:
Cathy carries her poem to the front of class. Her palms sweaty and knees wobbly, this is the first time she has every spoken in public. She feels scared. She looks courageous.
Rungi requests a meeting with his boss to address the new restrictions on incorporating his religious tunic into his work uniform. He feels powerless and afraid. He appears brave.
Sean confronts his uncles and grandfather at Thanksgiving for making racist comments about the players on TV. He’s nervous and feels small; he is taking a stand and looks strong.
In each case, being exposed to others feels like weakness and yet requires great strength and courage.
