Settle in for ten quiet minutes with Marcus Cole. This ten-minute circle is an invitation to set down the quiet math that says gentleness must be earned, and to release the guilt that has been hiding inside every soft choice you have made. Through slow breath, careful naming, and a re-patterning of the inner voice that has been rationing kindness to you, you are invited to choose gentleness first, not last. A practice for anyone who has been carrying more than they let anyone see, and who is ready to be a little less hard on the person they have to live with.In this circle, you will:• Name the quiet math that taught you rest had to be earned and softness was something to schedule• Release the belief that being hard on yourself is the price of being responsible• Reclaim gentleness as the first thing, not the reward at the end of a long task• Forgive the version of you who had to be hard in order to keep going• Leave with a softer inner voice that you actually want to spend the day with0:00 — Welcome and settling breath1:50 — The small word that carries a lot of weight3:40 — What the hardness actually costs5:30 — Gentleness as what the body has been whispering7:10 — A small commitment, made togetherThis episode was created with AI assistance. Every word, pause, and breath was crafted to support a genuine moment of self-recognition. The voice you hear is generated, but the invitation is real: you are allowed to be gentle with yourself, without earning it first, and without apology. Breathe with us.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/24-7-self-affirmations-and-meditations--6899426/support.DISCLAIMER 📢24/7 Self Affirmations and Meditations is an independent production by HustleStudios. The stories and topics discussed are for entertainment and informational purposes only. The views expressed do not necessarily reflect HustleStudios or its affiliates.Some names and details may be altered to protect privacy. Listener discretion advised. All content protected under copyright law.This episode might be ad-supported. Support us on Patreon for ad-free episodes, early access, and exclusive promos.👉 Support this Podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/24-7-self-affirmations-and-meditations--6899426/support📻 Listen to Hustle Studios Radio 24/7!🎧 radio.hustlestudios.net/live🔊 All our podcasts — playing back to back, anytime!

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