unlocking a softness

“We can be so critical while watching the Olympics. I have no idea how it is humanly possible for those divers to jump off a five-story ramp, do three summer saults, seven twists, and hit the water. And what do we look for? A splash. If there is a splash, we yell, ‘Get the bum out of the water!’"  If it was me making that jump, if I survived, I'd come out of the water yelling, "‘I’m okay!’" – Jerry Seinfeld
“Maybe the most important teaching is to simply lighten up and relax, to unlock a softness that is in us. We're letting it blur the sharp corners of our criticism and complaints.” – Pema Chodron
Affirmative prayer: Today, I am hanging out in a witness state, mindful of my reactions, judgments, and opinions about the people and situations around me. I see with a clarity that brings light, insight, and appreciation to the storyline of this day. I’m blessed to be grounded in my true life. Thank you, God, forever. Amen.

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