“When we were children, we used to think that when we were grown-up we would no longer be vulnerable. But to grow up is to accept vulnerability…. To be alive is to be vulnerable.”
―Madeleine L’Engle
What aspect of your life feels more vulnerable now than it did when you were younger?
The wings of butterflies and moths are so fragile that they can be damaged by simply a touch. And yet, some migrate thousands of miles, accomplishing vast journeys over daunting terrain.
How are you stronger than you appear?
We’ve all heard the wisdom about the saplings that are flexible enough to bend without breaking, but the fact of the matter is that sometimes we just break. The question, then, becomes how we can thrive with the branches that are left.
What has helped you keep going after an experience of brokenness?
Sometimes, when the seas are rough, the most sensible thing is to bring your ship back to shore. But there are times when safe harbor is just not available—not without continuing further on your perilous journey.
What guides you toward harbor when you are caught in rough seas?
