Ruben's Own Experiences 2 | The Power Of Softness

In this second short video, Ruben shares another personal moment from his own life where he discovered how softness can open the door to a more natural sense of flow in living.

He explores how, when life feels intense, stressful, or emotionally charged, a softer way of relating can completely change the overall experience.

Through Short Moments of Stillness, he noticed how this gentle approach creates more space, ease, and a feeling of being in tune with life itself.

These kinds of insights can be supportive during periods of stress, burnout, anxiety, depression, or insomnia. Please note that this content is intended for supportive purposes and does not replace professional medical or psychological care.

The audio courses Embracing Softness, Don't Fool Yourself Any Longer, and Free as a Bird offer further exploration, alongside Ruben's Insight Timer courses where questions, shared inquiry, and warm connection are always welcome.

Transcript

Many times a week I will walk with my dog in the forest. I'll be walking with him and After maybe a rough night or a lot of dreams I might go into the forest with a kind of a more dark feeling. Not too bright. But as soon as I Start walking. It's no longer possible to stay in the negative state anymore, Since So many times in my life, I have been listening to messages like these, People sharing about the possibility to open up to life as it is. To no longer be so identified as being this person. So when I'm walking in the forest, They might be grumpy or feeling even. Well, Let's call it darker, Or I don't know how to express this, But more locked in here in my head. Thinking mind. Actually, Mostly as soon as I walk outside and smell the fresh air, Also a fresh state of being arises. Kind of fun. Message. Coming from. Whatever it comes from. A reminder to rest. Like somebody knocking on my door. Hello ribbon, It's possible to just. . . Rest as you are. It's okay to have all these feelings, All these dark feelings. Thoughts maybe or whatever is going on. Something out of nowhere is reminding me automatically. That it's okay to rest in that moment. And always. This deep sigh of relief occurs.