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The Softening of Holding
I want to speak carefully here, because bodies hold for reasons.
In many traditions, Jupiter is associated with the liver—an organ connected with processing, flow, and the holding of suppressed anger. This listening is not about forcing release. It is about creating conditions where holding may soften—if it is ready.
The Jupiter gong does not demand emotional expression.
It does not provoke catharsis. It does not ask you to “let it out.”
For some nervous systems, holding
Julie Jewels Smoot
Jan 151 min read
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