* Difficulty and Softness

Stones surrounded by rushing water

Whether you come across a difficult situation or encounter a difficult person, or find yourself in a difficult yoga pose …..

Take a moment to pause and come inside.

Notice if there is any hardness and tension that arises in your body and mind.

Take a breath and allow the exhale to bring softness.

Become like the water that flows around the steady foundation of your being.

Namaste

10 responses to “* Difficulty and Softness”

  1. Professions for PEACE Avatar
    Professions for PEACE

    This is beautiful Val. Thank you for sharing this wise reminder to help us bring the softness. Blessings, Gina

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    1. Gina, So glad you enjoyed it. Thank you for your kind words. Val x

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  2. Yes. At times, the best way to deal with the boulders we encounter in our path is to flow around them . . . rather than engaging in a full fledged assault.

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    1. “Going for flow rather than assault brings long life.” Yoda Val 🙂

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  3. Oh, now that is a beautiful way to look at it. I’ve been trying to find patience with a person in my life, and then I realized that I really just needed to find the love and patience would come – but this, this gives me a tool to use when I need help! 🙂

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  4. Thank you Kate. I’m glad this inspired you today. Val x

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  5. Thank you for the inspiration, Val. Especially love the image of being the water flowing around our foundation. xo

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    1. Thank you Serena for your words. I love the idea of flowing around our foundation as well.Val x

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  6. In the Stillness of Willow Hill Avatar
    In the Stillness of Willow Hill

    Softness allows……hardness resists. Even when meditating I have to consciously soften my mouth, neck, head, shoulders…….

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    1. Thank you for the comment and sharing your practice.The breath flows like water and softens and releases. Yes 🙂

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