Hi,

Cynthia I enjoyed the irony of your friends reaction. And I really like your realization, those words sound like a perfect description -

Heart has us journey inward allowing us to meet the outer world from a safe and loving place, from within"

I have found using phrases that are similar to softening, such as releasing, letting go, unwinding... etc useful in the past. Various words or phrases resonate with different people.

Though sometimes people (includes me) are not in a place to appreciate or grasp what is being offered at that time or they may only get it on one level or a seed may be planted and the realization happens later.

I'm so glad that things have clicked for you Jetster :)

With love and rock and roll, Fiona