Uncover Your Softer Self

Beauty Lies Beneath

There are times when we face life head on, and there are times when we are called to explore a softer, subtler way of being. You may have been feeling sensitive, unprotected, naked, as if your heart has been laid bare for all to see.

You may have lost touch with who you are and feel unsure in your skin and unsteady in your life. If so, you are asked to have patience with yourself. You are going through a process of unveiling, of becoming.

Youa re shedding another layer of disconnection to experience life on a deeper level. The adjustment process may be confronting, and you may feel overwhelmed by excess energy for a time, but your body will soon adjust.

You are in a time of exponential growth and discovery of who you are and what you think, feel and believe. Take the time required to explore these areas with delicacy, an open mind and heart. The struggle you are going through exists to help you cleanse, determine what is truly important to you and let go of the rest.

This card asks you to soften and surround yourself with people on a similar wavelength to you during this time. Spend time with those who are honest and gentle in their treatment of you, who are interested in building you up to be your best, most creative, expressive self without imposing their own energy and ideas.

There mya be people around you who are uncomfortable with your change and exploration. No matter what they say or do, continue to act in a way that honors your journey and your need for softness and care. You are in the process of discovering inner graciousness. There is beauty inside you that has been hidden beneath a thick skin for too long. Feel that skin become thinner now and reveal your gentle beauty to the world.

Healing Practice

To integrate the guidance of this card, you may wish to perform the following healing practice.

Exercise

Reflect on your life. What cycle are you in? Place your hands on your solar plexus. Ask yourself any or all of the following questions:

-In what area of my life and self do I feel strong?

-Where am I confused, weak or acting outside my truth?

-Am I willing to transform my weaknesses into strengths? What steps am I willing to take to do this? Can I do this without breaching my current boundaries and needs?

-Who do I admire or find inspirational? What can I learn from them?

-What does it mean to be grateful? Is this a quality that I can cultivate?

-What does it look and feel like to act graciously?

-How does grace strengthen me?

-How does softness protect and enliven me?

Imagine yourself behaving in a gentle, graceful manner. Let this feeling uplift you and direct this energy into your immune system to nourish and strengthen it.