Harnessing the Power of Vulnerability & Owning Your Energy

Let’s talk about vulnerability—and how the way we manage our energy can either keep us in flow or completely block us from living the life we want.

This past month, I had to make some decisions that weren’t easy. And like most people, I felt resistance. Resistance to change, to letting go, to trusting the unknown. But deep down, I knew those choices were rooted in self-awareness and alignment, even if they didn’t feel comfortable at first.

That’s where the theme of this post really began: vulnerability and energy ownership. Two things that sound great in theory but feel terrifying in real life.

Your Energy is Your Responsibility

You don’t have control over everything that happens around you—but you do have control over how you respond. Over how you protect your energy. Over how you show up. That’s your responsibility, and owning that is one of the biggest mindset shifts you can make.

We all crave control. (Hi, recovering over-planner here 🙋‍♀️). But there’s a difference between trying to control everything around you and learning how to flow with what life brings—without losing yourself in the process.

For me, yoga cracked open that lesson. Slowly. Imperfectly. But deeply.

I used to let people’s choices, opinions, and energy completely rock my world. I’d spiral. I’d get defensive, angry, or withdrawn. I masked insecurity with toughness and used sarcasm or attitude as armor. Vulnerability felt like weakness to me. But really, I was just scared—scared of being misunderstood, judged, or not enough.

And honestly? That fear was running the show for a long time.

What Even Is Vulnerability?

Let’s define it. Vulnerability is stepping into uncertainty. It’s allowing yourself to be seen without the mask. It’s opening up when your instinct is to shut down.

Sounds terrifying, right? But here’s the truth: vulnerability is also the key to joy, connection, creativity, and growth.

It’s where the real you lives. And when you start to express yourself vulnerably—with intention and clarity—life flows in a totally different way. You’re no longer living on defense. You’re living in your truth.

Real Talk: I Wasn’t Always Like This

Honestly, I wasn’t always emotionally open. I didn’t feel safe being soft. Instead, I’d lash out when I was really hurting. I made choices that didn’t honor me. I stayed in relationships or dynamics that kept me small. And I blamed others for the discomfort I was creating for myself.

But that kind of resistance only gets you so far.

And then… yoga found me. The June before college, I walked into my first class (shoutout to Kristy at Tribe—you changed my life). I had no idea what I was stepping into, but I felt something click. For the first time, I wasn’t performing or proving—I was just being. Since then, the journey has been anything but linear. There’s been heartbreak, growth, healing, and a lot of ego checks. But I’ve never looked back.

What I have done is keep coming back—to myself, to my practices, and to the belief that there is a higher version of me, and of you, that we get to choose. Even if you never step on a yoga mat, you can still tap into this.

Choose to Lead With Vulnerability

You might be thinking: wtf does that mean, Liv? I hear you. But here’s how I see it:
Vulnerability isn’t about oversharing. It’s about expressing your truth clearly, cleanly, and openly.
It’s about noticing when you want to lash out, shut down, or deflect—and choosing instead to lean into what’s really going on underneath.

When you do that, you don’t just honor yourself—you invite others to do the same. You create connection. You set boundaries. You speak from your heart. You live from a place of joy, even when life isn’t perfect.

And look, I’m still learning. I can still be reactive. I still fall into ego. But now I know when it’s happening. And more importantly, I know I have the power to shift it.

You do too.

So, Here's Your Reminder:

You are allowed to change. You are allowed to feel things deeply.
You are allowed to be a work in progress and still be powerful.
And most of all—you are responsible for your energy. No one else.

Own it. Protect it. Lead with vulnerability and watch what opens up.

I believe in your flow.
And if no one has told you lately, I’m proud of you for even being curious about this kind of work.

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Feeling this? Message me, share it, or comment below—I’d love to hear how vulnerability and energy management are showing up in your life. 💛