Soft Front, Strong Back

“All too often our so-called strength comes from fear, not love; instead of having a strong back, many of us have a defended front shielding a weak spine. In other words, we walk around brutal and defensive, trying to conceal our lack of confidence. If we strengthen our backs, metaphorically speaking, and develop a spine that’s flexible but sturdy, then we can risk having a front that’s soft and open . . .How can we give and accept care with strong-back, soft-front compassion, moving past fear into a place of genuine tenderness? I believe it comes about when we can be truly transparent, seeing the world clearly—and letting the world see into us.” Roshi Joan Halifax 

I invite you to notice these qualities in your own body. Where are you holding, where can you soften? Use practice to become a deep listener of Self, learn about your patterns and access change through your practice.

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