If you keep telling the same sad small story. You will keep living the same sad small life.
Vulnerable is a catch-all word like "love" and "schizophrenia."
When we are calling forth the depth and genius of the other, then we grow.
The tendrils of a new, deeper form of spirituality are growing. It's the greening under the surface crust of consciousness and social paradigm.
Development involves giving up a smaller story in order to wake up to a larger story.
I find you have to come as litmus paper and be available to whatever way you can be.