Try Softer: An Invitation to Grace

Many of us carry more than we realize—expectations, past wounds, daily responsibilities, and the quiet pressure to hold it all together. It’s easy to slip into patterns of pushing through, keeping up appearances, or meeting every demand even when our hearts are asking us to slow down.

But what if your next step didn’t require more effort?

What if, instead of pushing harder, you responded more gently?

In her book Try Softer, therapist Aundi Kolber offers a Christ-centered invitation to approach life with more compassion toward ourselves. She reminds us that emotional and spiritual growth doesn’t come from pressure or perfection, but from learning to pay attention to what’s happening inside us with care and honesty.

Trying softer doesn’t mean giving up or backing away from what matters. It means noticing what’s going on beneath the surface, listening deeply, and aligning with the grace God already offers. It means respecting your limits instead of judging them. And it means trusting that God is at work, even when you pause.

For many of us, showing kindness to others feels natural. But receiving that same kindness for ourselves can feel unfamiliar. Try Softer helps us practice the kind of grace that makes room for healing, clarity, and renewed connection with God.

If you’ve been hoping for more room to breathe and more care in how you move through the world, this book may be a good place to begin.

What might change if you stopped pushing and began to receive the grace already being offered?

May you be reminded that growth doesn’t require pressure. Sometimes, it begins with a softer step.

You can find Try Softer on Amazon.

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