There's a strength to being vulnerable. It's hard, it takes courage. It is also one of the most powerful and effective ways to truly connect with others on a deep and real level. But there's still a big stigma around it. People are afraid of being vulnerable for a multitude of reasons. Self protection, fear of dumping on someone, fear of looking bad or weak.

But there's so much power in being vulnerable and sharing, even with strangers! To me, talking with strangers is like an antidepressant in and of itself.

Recently I had a few deeply vulnerable conversations with beautiful people that were absolute strangers. We both shared openly about our struggles and our strengths. They saw me for who I really was, and gave me the strength to see myself and keep going. I was in a deeply dark place mentally, probably the most I've ever struggled. Talking to them, as cliche as it sounds, was like oxygen. It was so profoundly healing and the conversations were life changing. That happened because I just decided to chat with some strangers.

We need to do this more. Connect with eachother. You never know who you're helping just by sharing a bit of yourself.

Much love and peace and thanks for listening!