The Soft Landing

Sometimes you are just wounded. You have taken a hit—a layoff, a bereavement, a burnout so deep your bones ache.

The Soft Landing is not a place to build a new empire. It is a hospital for the soul. It is often closer to family (but not with them), or in a place known for extreme gentleness.

Who It Supports

• The griever
• The convalescent (physical or mental)
• The person who has been “strong” for too long

Who It Exhausts

• The adventurer asking “what’s next?”
• The person seeking stimulation
• The restless

What It Gives

REST. Deep, cellular rest. It is a place that doesn’t ask you to “produce.” It asks you to eat, sleep, and walk. It is a womb.

What It Quietly Demands

It demands surrender. You cannot fight the slowness here. If you try to speed up, you will just be frustrated. You have to accept that you are in a winter season.

The Misconception

“I’m moving backward.” No. You are retreating to heal. An army that retreats to a fortified position to tend to its wounded is not losing; it is being strategic. This is your strategy for long-term survival.