To see weakness as purely negative is a mistake. Weakness befalls us all, and in many ways. It has its discomforts to be sure and entails loss. But it is also an opportunityto connect more deeply with others; to see the sacredness in suffering; even to find new areas of growth and success. Stop hiding it, and dont resist it. Doing so has another benefit for striversmaybe the most important one of all: you can finally relax a little. When you are honest and humble about your weaknesses, you will be more comfortable in your own skin. When you use your weaknesses to connect with others, love in your life will grow. And finallyfinallyyou will be able to relax without worrying about being exposed as less than people think you are.

From Strength to Strength by Arthur C. Brooks