Dear Friends,
There is a strength in softness that we often overlook. We are taught to begin boldly, to push hard, to prove ourselves worthy of whatever comes next. But sometimes the bravest thing you can do is begin quietly, without force, like a seed breaking open underground.
Soft beginnings honor your limits. They make room for your humanity. They remind you that growth does not need to be loud to be meaningful. You don’t have to transform all at once. You don’t have to become everything you hope to be in a single breath. Let this beginning be gentle. Let it rise slowly, like early morning light stretching across the floor.
If you are tired, start softly.
If you are afraid, start softly.
If you are hopeful but unsure, start softly.
Courage does not always roar. Often, it whispers: try again, but gently this time.
This week, notice where softness might lead you farther than pressure ever could. Notice what unfolds when you allow yourself to be guided rather than pushed.
May your beginnings be tender.
May your courage be quiet but steady.
And may you find comfort in the pace that feels true to you.
With warmth,
Comfort and Joy
Carmen Monica Oprea 