Soften Quotes

“When we learn to soften, we
respond to our pain from a place of ease. We acknowledge the pain we hold,
but we soften the grip, cradle our struggles and try not to attach to them.
We forgive—ourselves, others—and find the path towards peace.”
― Hania Khuri-Trapper, Rest & Return: Weekly Reminders to Pause, Reflect, and Just Be

“When you listen, you are still.
When you listen, you separate from your ego.
When you listen, you learn a thing or two.

You strengthen the muscle of empathy,
And lengthen the muscle of patience.

You allow others to feel seen and heard.
And when others are seen and heard, they soften.
And when they soften, they relinquish their armor.
When the armor is gone, you see each other’s humanity.

And when your humanity is exposed, your heart expands
And you see yourself in the other’s eyes.”
― Hania Khuri-Trapper, Rest & Return: Weekly Reminders to Pause, Reflect, and Just Be

“Cooperative proxy gift-giving.

Warmth, softens what is hard.”
― Anatw