There is boldness and beauty in standing out in a crowd, but when you are very small and vulnerable, or simply feel small and vulnerable, there’s much to be said for the ability to blend in and not be noticed.
What do you turn to when you feel like you need to escape notice?
The Jewish festival of Sukkot is celebrated with a week of spending time in a fragile structure with three walls and a roof that is open enough that you can see stars through it. It is a building by definition is designed to be vulnerable and open to the larger world.
What space do you spend time in that makes you feel open and connected to what is beyond you?
In times of vulnerability, when it feels like we are utterly exposed to the elements, the alternative to running and hiding can be to turn our backs to the wind, to find a way to protect ourselves enough to remain until the weather shifts.
What makes you feel less vulnerable when you need more safety?
