Better Hurt Than Hardened

Morning Mantra: “Better hurt than hardened.” I bow to those who keep their hearts open when it is most difficult. To those who are willing to take their armor off. To those who recognize the courage required for vulnerability. There is a magic in the ability to stay kind yet strong, to bend without breaking. Stay soft, don’t let the world make you hard, or the pain make you hate. Stay open, don’t let the bitterness steal your sweetness. The ability to be both soft and strong is a skill that v...