Understanding the difference between toughness and strength. One is based on fear, one is based on love, one is based on knowledge of your self and one is theatre. It takes a lot of courage to lower you dukes. Love does not happen in a contracted state, you need to unclench your fist. What you will learn in this episode: ● You are Not Required to Stay in Grief  3:30 ● Acting Tough vs. Internally Strong  15:30 ● Coping Mechanisms  18:00 ● Meet the World with Softness  20:15   Karen Kenney is a writer, speaker, and the founder of Fearless Flow Mentoring. She’s a certified Spiritual Mentor, has been a student & guide of A Course in Miracles for 26+ years and a longtime student of Passage Meditation. She’s also been a certified yoga teacher since 2001. KK grew up in Lawrence & Boston, MA and is known for her storytelling, her sense of humor and her “down-to-earth” approach to spirituality. Her signature program: "Your Story to Your Glory" helps people let go of their old stories of suffering and victimization - so they can write a new kick-ass story - from an inner place of power, forgiveness, freedom and Spirit. A sought-after expert and Spiritual Thought Leader for Live Events, Podcasts, Coaching Programs and Shows, Karen speaks on stages across the country and leads transformational retreats in the New England area and at the Omega Institute in NY. KK is the host of The Karen Kenney Show and is currently at work on her memoir. You can learn more and connect with Karen at: http://www.karenkenney.com/freebie FB @karenkenneylive Instagram @karenkenneylive Thanks for listening! If something that I shared from my heart today somehow landed in yours, I'd love to hear about it. So please tag me on Facebook or Instagram and let me know what your favorite part was or what you found most helpful. If you're digging what I'm saying and you want to hear more, I'd be wicked grateful if you can go to iTunes and subscribe and leave a review and if you can think of someone that could benefit from hearing this episode, please share it with them.