For those of
you who don’t know, I am an avid fan of “The Glee Project” on
Oxygen. Say what you will about Ryan Murphy, the man knows how to put out some inspirational,
heart-string-pulling television.
The premise
of the show is simple: a group of extremely talented kids compete to win a spot
on the hit show “Glee”. Using a series
of weekly “themes”, the kids have to showcase what they can do, not only with
their voices, but with their personalities as well. In my mind, the show
provides a great exploration into the human mind, and the human heart.
This last week, the theme was vulnerability. And the theme got me to thinking
about the word quite intently.
I am nothing if not confident. I am highly opinionated and I have
no problem sharing my opinion loudly and often. The funny thing is, many folks mistake
my confidence for my being full of myself. I’m not. – Not that I need to
justify myself to you, anyway. In truth, a more humble, kind person you will
never meet, but that’s only if I deem you worthy. (Few are, by the way.)
With that
said, I exude confidence because I am confident in how I carry myself, how I
speak and because I am supremely confident in what I say. No, that doesn’t mean I’m always right, all knowing or think that I am better
than anyone else. In fact, I am quite the opposite. I’m human, I’m flawed,
I’m imperfect and I’m vulnerable.
A more
awkward person at a party you will never meet. I am comfortable in my own skin,
sure, but I am also vulnerable and self-conscious. Just like everyone else. Just like you, in fact.
My
confidence isn’t a mask to hide my vulnerability, but my confidence is a part
of my vulnerability. For it is often in our weakest moments that we find
strength.
Go ahead and ponder on that for a
while.
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