Good points.
Below is a link to a TED talk on the topic of vulnerability and how being vulnerable is actually a show of strength not weakness and frailty. It is an interesring study. The video is about 20 minutes. It is the framework I had in mind when thinking about this topic. McCoy, if you warch it, I'd love to know your thoughts e.g. if it influenced you to see vulnerability any differently.
Steve, I am sorry you often feel used by people. That sucks. If the people around you don't appreciate what you have to offer, maybe it is better to change company and be around those who will. Company or attitude! Those are two changable things we can work with. Everyone feels used sometimes. I find I do if I don't take care of myself and sharpen the saw - consciously do things unrelated to servicing others that make me happy and bring energy in, to replenish what went out.
P.S. Thank you for the breakdown of my planets. It was nice of you to take the time/energy. It feels pretty accurate.
