Settle in for ten quiet minutes with Marcus Cole. This ten-minute circle is an invitation to remember that strength does not have to look like hardness, and that softness is not weakness — it is strength that has stopped being afraid of itself. Through a slow, guided meditation of breath, recognition, and gentle re-patterning, you are invited to welcome softness back into the rooms where you have been holding yourself so tightly. A practice for anyone who has been carrying more than they let anyone see, and who is ready to set some of that weight down.In this circle, you will:• Release the old belief that composure means holding still and never needing anyone• Welcome softness as a deepening of strength, not a contradiction of it• Honor the quiet protection that kept you safe, and gently let the seam loosen• Reclaim the right to rest before the work is done, and to ask for help without apology• Leave with a fuller version of yourself — strong without being sharp, soft without being small0:00 — Welcome and settling breath1:50 — The closed fist and the open palm3:40 — The pocket where softness was folded5:30 — Strength as a home, not a warehouse7:20 — Old friends returning, and letting them leaveThis 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 both strong and tender, and you are welcome here, exactly as you are. 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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