Holding space

"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⠀

Want to be there for the people who need you most? Learn what holding space for someone means and ways you can master the art.

So, here's the thing. We might do Instagram-perfect yoga. We might meditate for at least an hour a day. We might pray. Say mantras. Do mudras. Send love to the world. We might have a hoard of crystals and other spiritual trinkets. We might do elaborate daily rituals, eat a whole food cruelty-free diet, and fast every month. We might burn incense, smile all day, say affirmations, and say 'love and light' or 'namaste' a lot. We might call ourselves spiritual seekers, healers, empaths…

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…

Space = time in your busy day, every day, to talk to that person who matters. Spontaneously send them text messages to let them know that you're thinking about them. Often.

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

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Maria Sosa, "Hold space for what is, just for a few moments...”be” rather than “do”. Be a human being. . We don’t have to fix everything. In fact, I’m…”