Soft is a yin word which does not seem to have that same nagging negativity associated with it that some of the other yin words have. We appear to like soft. Soft feels good. We like it when our beds feel soft, when we can slip into a soft cashmere sweater or sit with our feet up under a soft throw.
Soft is one word in the realm of dualities which has a relationship with it’s partner ‘hard’ that seems to be sort of, well, soft and is one case where the yin word is the more positive for most of us.
We have created a world which by necessity has a great deal of hardness in it. We require the durability and resilience that hardness brings to our homes, cars and in some cases our hearts. Surrounded by severity on so many levels soft is a welcome respite.
At this time of the year we allow ourselves to soften our gaze and see others, particularly the less fortunate, more clearly and to soften our hearts and give freely.
Please support your favorite charities and tread softly upon this great blue ball this Christmas.
