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David Whyte: Everything Is an Invitation

Sounds True: Insights at the Edge

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Embrace Vulnerability in Creativity

Vulnerability in creativity is not a weakness but a place where you are open to the world. It is the essence of poetry and creative expression. Just like Dante followed Virgil through a famous doorway despite the warning, embracing vulnerability in art or work means caring deeply about it and being open to the emotions it brings. Trying to guard against vulnerability by stopping caring can lead to abandoning dreams and creativity, which is a common defense mechanism.

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