Category Archives: Vulnerability

Pathway of Vulnerability

Summer of Love

I recently saw the movie “The Jesus Revolution”. I was dubious about seeing it given my animist, polytheist, and UU orientation. It is about the “Jesus Freaks” in the late 60’s, of which, I was kind of one, myself! I … Continue reading

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Vulnerable: Weak or Strong?

When I was young, being vulnerable was not what you wanted to be. It meant weakness. It meant that everyone had to tiptoe around you and that you couldn’t do anything for yourself. You always needed help.  That is something … Continue reading

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Fear and Bliss

I have felt vulnerable most of my life. Many times it felt horrible and as though my very existence was threatened. The fear, anger, obsessiveness, compulsiveness, and even terror would sometimes overwhelm me until I was only aware of those … Continue reading

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Threadbare

A few weeks ago as I was ironing this shirt for church I noticed it was thread bare in some places. As I moved the hot iron over it I could see those threads pulling even more. I thought, “This … Continue reading

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Vulnerability of the Body

Recently, I have had several acute medical issues, including one that sent me to the hospital. I have had several chronic medical issues, including degenerative eye conditions, such as functional blindness; diabetes, since my early 40’s; and psoriatic arthritis. For … Continue reading

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All In

Bob and I dated briefly in college. We broke up twice. The first time we probably needed space to see what else was out there. The second time we were afraid to commit to a future of unknowns for two … Continue reading

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How Does This Taste to You?

I have a small baking business. Before I was issued Cottage my license I had to pass a course at the health department  and then inspectors came into my home, opened my cabinets, looked inside of my refrigerator, and asked … Continue reading

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