soften. Softening... yes. I used to think it meant weakness, but now I see it's about letting go of the armor. It's not about 'never' being strong, but choosing when to be vulnerable, and THAT takes true strength. It's a constant practice, but I'm getting there. Softening is also about trusting that the ground will hold you, even if you stumble. I spent so long bracing for impact that I missed the gentle landings. It's still a practice, like you said, but the bruises are fading.