…TRY SOFTER
I’ve been contemplating this bit of advice, seemingly more a
play on an idiom than wise, when out of the cloudy sky it came to me.
Trying softer. Yes, that.
After a mistake or mishap, maybe instead of doubling down, consider gentleness on the next move. Consider a redo more carefully planned.
After getting a NO, consider letting it sink, but slowly,
instead of throwing an inner tantrum. Then, proceed with caution and
consideration of what just happened.
After getting stonewalled, instead of bashing my head against
the wall— consider resting next to the wall and catching my breath.
Gentleness with self diffuses into gentleness with others
and a wind that transforms into a soft breeze.
{A soft hug}
©Art by Maya Golek Apter.
Dreaming dog is Brandi Apter
