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Enlightened Vulnerability: Your Key to Becoming Truly Whole

Enlightened Vulnerability: Your Key to Becoming Truly Whole by Acharya Shunya. Photograph of a buddha statue by Wilson U
Photograph by Wilson U

Enlightenment and vulnerability at first seem in opposition, but they are actually inextricably linked to serve your highest self

The vague concepts of enlightenment and vulnerability seem ever present in spiritual circles today. They are painted as opposing ideals, meant to seem like the two ends of a spiritual practice. One is supposedly the “goal” and the other is to be avoided at all costs. And while it is true that these two essential concepts do mean two vastly different things, these states of mind must come together to propel you on your path to sustainable Soul Power. 

Often enlightenment refers to a state of mind

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