Overcoming Fear Of Vulnerability

A few weeks ago I wrote an article about how I plan to raise my emotional intelligence in 30 days. There are books I'm reading and actions I am taking. Let me tell you, most 30 day plans are very difficult to follow. Especially when you have a busy workload and other obligations weighing you down. Some days, you are just too tired or disinterested to get back on the horse. However, as long as you come back to it eventually, I believe you are in good shape. I might not be finishing my plan in 30 days, but I do believe I will finish it, because I am invested in improving my emotional intelligence.

Basically, I'm on day 2 of Calling in The One. That is the 7 Week workbook on finding the love of your life. This is one of the books I mentioned in my other article which I am using to improve my emotional intelligence. I actually read this lesson over a week ago, but I did not complete the exercise, because it required of me to affirm that I am connected to everyone and everything. The whole chapter was about relating to everyone around you. There was even an exercise at the end that required you to talk to people you would not normally speak to, look them in the eye, smile at those you would not normally engage with.

I felt uncomfortable.

I have been here before. When I was in college, I was very open and I did operate as though I was…