Armor Quote by Chogyam Trungpa
“You don't know how to take off your suit of armor. You have no idea how to conduct yourself without the reference point of your own security... You can expose your wounds and flesh, your sore points. You can be completely raw and exposed...”
About This Quote
Source Teaching: Chogyam Trungpa on vulnerability, 1970s
He warns that people often hide behind defenses, fearing exposure, and must learn to be open despite pain.
In simple terms: People hide behind armor; they must learn to be open.
Key Takeaway
Practice openness and accept vulnerability as growth.
Themes
vulnerability
self-awareness
defense mechanisms
growth
authenticity
Mood
introspective
courageous
serene
Type
spiritual
psychological
personal
When to use this quote
- therapy sessions
- public speaking
- personal relationships
- creative work
Key Concepts
psychology
spiritual practice
mindfulness
Questions to Reflect On
- When have you felt most exposed?
- What supports you in showing vulnerability?
A Different Perspective
Being completely raw can be overwhelming and may invite judgment.
![“If you look into the mirror, you see that [every part of you] belongs there and you belong there, as you are. You begin to realize that you have a perfect right to be in this universe, to be this way, and you see that there is a basic hospitality that this world provides to you. You have looked…” quote by Chogyam Trungpa](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/17c/chogyam-trungpa-1373_apologizing_if-you-look-into-the-mirror-you-see-that_86412.jpg)
