By embracing vulnerability through the expression of our genuine emotions and beliefs, we open ourselves to life's unpredictable nature, as stated by Chodron, risking what feels like annihilation.
However, it's within this continuous act of vulnerability, when we voice and act upon our true desires and beliefs, that we encounter the pains and frustrations stemming from our vulnerabilities.
It's precisely within these emotional encounters, recognizing them as integral parts of life's cohesive journey, that we forge mental fortitude. As the saying goes, “What we resist, persists.” Thus, by accepting and letting go, we discover the everlasting relentlessness within us.
