Blessed are the Vulnerable

A simple symbol of solidarity in vulnerability sits on my desk.  Can you see it?

Let me speak as one who has been vulnerable of late.  I assure you that I share from my experience, from what I know of myself, and am speaking primarily to me. I share as I pray it sheds some further enlightenment on the life we live together in these extraordinary times. 

 “Blessed are the vulnerable, for they will receive much

-a fertile time for enriching their humanity; 

-a new and deeper perspective on life;

-the unrequited kindnesses, thoughts and prayers of others. 

 Woe to us when hiding our vulnerability, when being held back by it. 

Remember it’s as simple as, we are naturally frightened to be vulnerable, as we may surrender control; enter the unwanted and the unknown; lose what we value.   Who cares in the end?

The fact is the opposite happens for we shall appreciate

-more deeply who we are;

-what truly matters;

-with new eyes the basic goodness of others.   

We see that we are limited and that is okay.

We see that every person / every life situation has a redeeming side. 

It takes vulnerability to see that. 

 So we receive so, so much.

We know ever deeper that we are all loved by God as we are. 

It is that simple; it is that difficult.”