People who know me know I’m strong, but I’m vulnerable.
Sam Shaw from “Sam Shaw: Â A Personal Point of View”
Whether you’re the ever sultry Ms. Marilyn Monroe, quirky Elizabeth Taylor, the ever entertaining Duke Ellington, the timeless Ingrid Bergman or you, you may sometimes feel like you have to uphold some type of outward image. Â Are you always expected to be strong, constantly witty, always energetic, or glamorous?
Maybe you are all of those things most of the time. Â But it is ok to let your guard down and to be open, be vulnerable, and to let a different side show. Â Let someone in (isn’t that what a good friend/family member/partner is for), be vulnerable, and you could be pleasantly surprised.
Have a lovely week!
gorgeous! i agree, vulnerability allows for a different side and shows others more of your personality.
happy monday!
Oh, yes! I completely agree. I let my guard down in front of my closest friends. It’s such a relief to not be wearing a mask and just be my vulnerable self. But only sometimes.
I agree! I’m always seen as the smily, fun one and when I’m down not everyone takes me so seriously, they think i should be smily all the time, so it can be hard, but it’s important to let those sides be seen. The real friends will be there for you like you are for them!! Fabulous post!! Happy Monday toy ou flower xx
I love these photos…Black and white always seem to stir something in me…
Happy monday indeed!
Feeling very vulnerable today… not the bestest Monday… but I will just have to be strong…I guess. Have a lovely day!
what a lovely thought! (and some lovely pics)
hope your weekend was wonderful and you had fun with your friend.
love this post!
I like your words, always need a good reminder 🙂
Have a wonderful week 🙂 Thanks for this post.
Beautiful empowering thought! 🙂 Have a good week ahead too!
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Beautiful! Thanks for sharing. I love these photos… they’re almost mesmerizing.
School is done and boys will be boys 🙂 Haha… but thanks girl!
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Love that photo of Marilyn! Great post 🙂
So true!
I think were all some sort of similar combination. Great advice and beautiful photos!!!
Lovely post!! I am the exact same way!! I am strong, yet I can be vulnerable at times!!!
p.s. I’m hosting a fabulous giveaway! 🙂
xoxo,
Mel
great post. i loved reading today’s topic and the beautiful pictures.
Such a great message and there is something so beautiful about vulnerability. xo
Love the photos! My grandmother on my dad’s side looked so much like Marilyn Monroe (except with black hair) when she was young. So gorgeous!
i totally agree with you. it is impossible to be together and stylish all the time.
Such a beautiful post!!
I used to be SO strong, but as the years go by it seems I get more vulnerable. Especially after Miguelito was born.
Thank you so much for your sweet words as always!! I’ve been MIA in your blog and I do apologize but it’s great to be back 🙂
xoxo
I couldn’t agree more! And these photos are just gorgeous, sweetie! Hope your week is off to a great start 🙂 xoxo
What a great way to start a Monday. I actually think these two qualities hand-in-hand make a woman more attractive and real. Thanks for sharing!
xo,
C
I love these images and your words of wisdom. Happy Monday!
Loved loved thi post!! I always think of Liz Taylor as smoldering and she’s so cute and quirky in that photo loves it!!
Love this post…your words really resonated with me today…it’s important to let your guard down sometimes and enjoy just being you! xo
LOVE that pic of Elizabeth Taylor…so whimsical and shows off her personality.
That is definitely something that is tough for me. And I’m with Jamie…That shot of Liz is just wonderful!
I think if you want real connections with people you need to let yourself be vulnerable some of the time.
i love these shots. such icons!
Love this post…the pictures are amazing…great to see the other sides of people.
this is super lovely my dear well said.
This is such a great post! It’s so true, good for us to let our guards down and be vulnerable. Let another side show. I like it 🙂
oooh this is such a lovely post, with a great message! and the elizabeth taylor picture is so cute. thanks for the inspiration, darling and have a great week!
wonderful post 🙂 Love all the photos you chose
being vulnerable was one of the most difficult things for me, but i learnt that letting myself be so brought riches.
I love the fact that a black and white picture can dang near make anything look artistic love!