I don't think that sensitivity and vulnerability are necessarily weaknesses. Because of our puritan cultural heritage, we have this idea that having an emotional response somehow lessens us. Without that emotional discomfort or pain, there isn't really anything prompting us to examine the situation. It's great that you are owning your emotions instead of dismissing them as "weak". Like we discussed in class, it's about making your negative feelings work for you, rather than control you. Most of that tough male stoicism is just an act anyway. I am always impressed by your insight!
I don't think that sensitivity and vulnerability are necessarily weaknesses. Because of our puritan cultural heritage, we have this idea that having an emotional response somehow lessens us. Without that emotional discomfort or pain, there isn't really anything prompting us to examine the situation. It's great that you are owning your emotions instead of dismissing them as "weak". Like we discussed in class, it's about making your negative feelings work for you, rather than control you. Most of that tough male stoicism is just an act anyway. I am always impressed by your insight!