Monday, January 21, 2008

Soften




I used to be so sensitive, edgy and prickly that I frequently thought of myself as needing to file down my porcupine quills from a sharp point to something a bit more rounded, manageable and attractive. I can still get over-sensitive and edgy, but the filing process doesn't take as much time and there are fewer quills to tend to.

I think a lot of people could benefit by examining their quills. Sometimes our words are sharp; sometimes it's just our thoughts or reactions.

I've learned that softening my gaze so everything looks out of focus helps me relax and let go of what ever I am feeling wound-up about.

Today I am going to have my file handy just in case and I'll practice softening my gaze.

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