You know that gentle tug that happens when you need to grasp something? Or maybe it's a sucker punch to the face? I've had both. Lately I've had little nudges calling me towards a word - a concept. I've just noticed a need to invite a new process in. I am sure this is nothing new - it's a long time needed thing. It is reoccurring. Are you ready for it? It's a radical concept -
Gentleness
mild in temperament or behavior; kind or tender.![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUtS33bat76oy60og5_b6vJMbxZiRKWcgF-SUsE_jETWzz37jDNafIX4gu6t1auS80_bZ-fiEDIflzFY-AgukWSFuHqN8TVXjV0nz1666MWyE1_czU2PJwJv7ACZ2-s7zk7d7qjYQa-_0/s640/472.jpg)
I know, your mind is blown.
I am still flushing this out but I know it is popping up for a reason and I know it will play out consistently in unique ways this year.
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Gentle with myself
Gentle with my husband
Gentle with my expectations
If you know me you probably know I am not the most "gentle" of humans. I get fired up about things, I feel passionately, I don't like to filter my words and I want justice to be had. I am hyper self aware and have always expected much of myself (and therefor others). My poor husband. I like my passionate, move to action spirit but I think a little balance is needed.
So yeah, G E N T L E N E S S.
It arrived and it's here to stay.
I bought a new devotional and the first day I opened to was about fun, free spirit, joy. Those things quickly diminish when there is something to resolve, something to do, a need for responsibility. Read: dishes before couch cuddles, conflict conversations before chatting about our days, lingering in hurt before forgiving.
So there it is. A few reasons I know the concept of gentle is a needed one.
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