I first heard these two words "Soft Places" tucked together in "Savor" a devotional by Shauna Niequist and I have never forgotten them. As I read these words, they formed a picture in my mind that touched my heart with warmth and a sense of safety that I had experienced in different hard times in my life; and it made me pause, reflect and give thanks for my "soft places". We all have had hard times, and when we do we often look for those soft places, even if just for a few hours. Soft Places Active Listening can be done anywhere Sitting in a Peaceful Place No Questions or Judgement That soft place can be a place to rest, enjoy a beverage with a listening ear or maybe just be silent. But that place needs to be free from the pricks…