Do you really think weakness is a negative trait ?

India
May 31, 2023 7:12am CST
Every human has their moments of weakness. It can be triggered by various situations, such as stress, fear, anxiety, or even physical exhaustion. In those moments, we tend to act out of character and make mistakes that we regret later. The problem is that our society often perceives weakness as a negative trait, something to be ashamed of. We are told to be strong, to suck it up and push through, no matter what. But this mindset is not only unrealistic, it's also harmful. It creates an environment where vulnerability is seen as a weakness, and it discourages people from seeking help or support when they need it the most. Do you really think weakness is a negative trait ?
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@ShyBear88 (59347)
• Sterling, Virginia
31 May 23
I do not see it as being something negative, it only bothers you when you let it bother you. Because nobody is perfect, and we can't live our lives as we will never be vulnerable even when sick some people would see that as being weak. I tell my kids what makes us weak, makes us stronger. Learning from them and not being scared of them.
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• India
31 May 23
Such an inspiring point of view. It's vital to recognize that every experience, positive or negative, can lead to personal development if we choose to learn from it.
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@ShyBear88 (59347)
• Sterling, Virginia
31 May 23
@stapllotik Some things have no learning to it at. There isn't always a life less when you're having a moment of emotion. We go every day all day feeling emotions, but it doesn't mean we learn daily about them.
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• India
31 May 23
@ShyBear88 Can you elaborate this with an example for better understanding?
@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
2 Jun 23
I do not see weakness as negative, it is a natural part of our lives.
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• India
3 Jun 23
I absolutely agree with you.Just like a muscle needs to be exercised to become stronger, we need to acknowledge and work on our weaknesses in order to become stronger individuals.
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
3 Jun 23
@stapllotik Very true words.
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@AmbiePam (93317)
• United States
31 May 23
I think our weakness is a negative only if we let it be.
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@RebeccasFarm (90063)
• Arvada, Colorado
31 May 23
Well I used to think it was negative, but now I know it is just human.
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• India
31 May 23
True. Our moments of weakness can often lead to growth and learning.
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@just4him (317115)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
3 Jun 23
No, because you know your limits. I've never thought badly of someone who admitted they were weak. To me, it's a sign of strength because it takes strength to admit weakness.
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@just4him (317115)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
3 Jun 23
@stapllotik Yes, it is.
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• India
3 Jun 23
Thank You. It's always better to be honest about what we can and cannot do than to pretend we are invulnerable and end up failing miserably.
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@Nakitakona (56486)
• Philippines
2 Jun 23
Not at all. It would be in limited point of view man. But in God's, it's strength.
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@Jenaisle (14078)
• Philippines
11 Jun 23
I think that physical weakness can be remedied through exercise. Emotional weakness is being human. Making it as an excuse to commit wrongdoing is not right.
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• India
12 Jun 23
Right, the key is to not let our weakness define us.
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@kanuck1 (4434)
31 May 23
I would say that it becomes a negative trait if we feed the weakness or use it as an excuse.
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@kanuck1 (4434)
3 Jun 23
@stapllotik Yes, we all have weaknesses. We should try to improve in those areas, if we can.
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• India
1 Jun 23
Well said ! It is essential to acknowledge our weaknesses and work towards improving ourselves instead of letting them hold us back
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@jstory07 (139774)
• Roseburg, Oregon
5 Jun 23
It is not a negative trait. I think everyone at one time or another will feel negative about something. It is just how we are.