In today’s masterclass we dove into a topic many of us feel but don’t always talk about: vulnerability in our writing.
Whether you're writing personal essays or fictional stories, this masterclass reminded me that real human (!) connection doesn't come from perfection. It comes from being brave enough to show up as you are.
We sat down with
, physician, TEDx speaker, and author of Joy is My Justice, and talked about…turning pain into purpose,
what vulnerability really means (hint: it’s not just about telling a sad story), and
how it’s the key to connecting — with your readers and with yourself.
Two sentences stayed with me:
“There’s nothing more human than being human.”
and
“Fear is not fun to connect to.”
We want to be human together!
We want to touch each other’s hearts (and wounds) and feel we’re alive.
Our life is holding both: the good things and the bad things. Suffer and triumph. Love and loss.
Want To (Finally) Go Deeper In Your Writing?
Based on Tanmeet’s book “Joy Is My Justice”
and her daily practice as a board-certified Integrative Family Medicine physicia, we did three powerful exercises during the master class that I want to pass on to you.
Good news:You don’t need to wait for the “perfect” personal story. You can start with what’s here. Right now.
✍️ Exercise 1: Label the feeling
Close your eyes for a minute and check in with yourself.
