Supporting Vulnerabilities: Why it’s Important
In a society full of pressures, competition and constant comparison, one way to combat this is by supporting and respecting each other's vulnerabilities.
In a society full of pressures, competition, constant comparison and severe mental health issues, one way we can contest this is by supporting and respecting each other’s vulnerabilities. While everyone faces different battles whether it be relationship issues, anxiety, issues with their bodies, traumas, loss, addiction and so much more, they may not always show it. You never know what the other person is struggling through behind the scenes. Remember, everything you see on Instagram and other social media is not an accurate representation of that person’s life.
While everyone has different vulnerabilities, there is for sure someone else who is going through the same troubles as you. Of course, at some point we require some sort of support from others to overcome our struggles or to contest our vulnerabilities. Therefore, it is imperative to create communities where we can easily communicate our issues with trustworthy people who can resonate with us.
For most people, the main sources of stress are social media, technology and our differing values. Many of us struggle with how people present themselves on Instagram, most people choose to embrace an entirely different social identity. This digital self of an individual usually omits the vulnerabilities and human aspect and chooses to present only our happy moments. The omission of our vulnerabilities reflects a self others end up envying. This manipulation of our identity perpetuates a culture of “compare and despair,” which just ends up fabricating our relationships.
It is imperative for us to express and show our authentic selves on social media and not use our platform to publicise unrealistic lifestyles. Express yourself and your vulnerabilities and don’t hide behind a filter. It will create a community where people are living their true raw selves, enabling communication and a healthier environment.
Furthermore, learning to recognize our own values and building our lives and choices around them is imperative to avoid internal conflict and confusion. An easy way to identifying your core values is to trace back to the moments where you were the most content, fulfilled, and proud. Evaluate those moments and find answers to what made you feel that way; is that what you want in life; and how did these experiences provide your life with meaning and purpose?
If the answers to these questions do not match your current life status, then you know that you may have to seriously reconsider your lifestyle and choices. For example, if the memories that brought you fulfilment trace back to you acting, singing, or partaking in other performing arts and yet you work in an office doing 9 to 5 shifts then it might be time to reevaluate your choices.
Therein, if you want to be able to support other people’s vulnerabilities then it is imperative to stay true to yourself and live an authentic life instead of being caught up in internal conflict whilst pursuing and internet personality.
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