How to Let Your Armor Down | Patrick Feren

The Overcoming Odds Podcast

A knight in shining armor charges down the field, arrows exploding upon his chest plate. Other swordsmen exchange blows, but the knight is not deterred. After all, his protection keeps him alive and fighting. He knows if it were not for his armor, he would have perished long ago. The knight is someone we can identify with, even if we do not possess the same fancy vestments. A knight fights for what they believe is right while protecting their vital core. The armor of knight is the wall that keeps danger at bay. Without armor, the knight may be fearsome and strong, but vulnerable to attacks from all sides. The knight cannot afford to enter battle without it. People today may not walk around in armor as knights of medieval times did back then, but they still wear armor nonetheless. The armor of today is the one that shields us from emotional and personal attacks. By keeping on this armor, no one can get to you on the inside. However, the armor also may keep out positive interactions and connections. There is a fear of letting one’s armor down. By doing so, you can be hurt in ways that are hard to recover from. Some may be willing to risk the pain of an exposed psyche in order to be with the ones they love in full trust and respect. Yet, it may not be that simple for others. Are you able to let down your armor? Join Oleg and Patrick as they discuss what it means to be vulnerable and accept the fear of letting your armor down.