Holding space

Have you ever sat by a loved one who was in pain and simply existed at that moment without saying a word to them? Yes, I know you’re all familiar with that feeling. We’ve all done that. We’ve felt the sadness within a person’s heart. We’ve all sensed the sorrow inside their soul. We’ve all held space for them. But what does “holding space” really means? We’ve all used that term but not all of us know the real meaning of holding space for someone else. Well, “holding space” is a concept that…

"What does it mean to hold space for another person? It means that we are willing to walk alongside another person in whatever journey they're on without judging them, making them feel inadequate, trying to fix them, or trying to impact the outcome. When we hold space for other people, we open our hearts, offer unconditional support, and let go of judgment and control." ~Heather Plett⠀

Holding space is something we can all do for each other. We all need it at times, yet relatively few of us actually know how to do it well...

What does it mean to "hold space" for someone else? Walking with them without impeding or judgmental judging.

Being spiritual doesn't mean sh*t if we can't hold space for others. Spirituality is not just about learning to love ourselves. It is also about learning to extend that love and care to others and hold space for them. #holdspace #listen #spirituality

Before you can hold space for others, you have to practice holding space for yourself.