You might not think bravery has a lot to do with intimacy…unless you’re really afraid of relationships. Bravery in and of itself isn’t needed to be in relationship with others, but those who have built up a brave mindset often find it easier to be intimate with others. Going through difficult times and making shifts in thinking to accommodate hardship translates to other areas of life. People who have overcome difficulties and developed their personalities and frames of thinking understand that every area of life improves, especially relationships.
Facing difficult things and coming out the other side wiser, healthier, more confident, and less afraid helps people get their priorities straight. Often times, the maturity that comes from adopting a brave and bulletproof mindset transfers to everyday things too. Things like:
- Interpersonal relationships
- Work ethics
- Global perspectives
There’s something that shifts in people’s minds when they have faced tragedies and learned they are capable of much more than they ever thought. They tend to soften their views, open their hearts, and are more willing to be vulnerable. This makes intimacy easier than ever.
Brave people aren’t afraid to love
Brave people know the value of relationships. If someone has faced a traumatic situation and suffered loss, they tend to better understand the value of life. They tend to drop selfishness and see beyond a small-minded mentality. Their setback teaches them that life is short and unpredictable and it’s best to love well.
Brave people aren’t afraid to be honest
Honesty is the best policy. Even tough love delivered with honesty and compassion can be effective. Brave people don’t shy away from difficult conversations or powerful levels of intimacy because they know the risk is worth the prize.
Brave people aren’t afraid to leave
Brave people who’ve faced difficulties know that staying in a situation that doesn’t serve them is fruitless. Brave people are prepared to leave a situation if it’s the best thing. Rather than losing themselves in a bad relationship, they are confident and wise enough to know when to stay and when to leave.
Becoming brave takes work but the benefits are far reaching. Bravery makes it possible to manage difficult times, but it also makes managing everyday life easier than ever. Bravery makes it possible to be intimate with friends, family, and the community in a whole new way. Bravery is the new vulnerability and it’s very powerful.
