Holding Space for Change to Happen

Holding space means to be with someone without judgement; a mindful act of being open, present, and receptive to what another person needs in each moment.

In my opinion, holding space can lead to awareness and reflection, which ultimately brings change. If we are not aware or pay attention how would we know what and how we feel? With our attention constantly drawn to the outside of ourselves, we miss the opportunity to feel what is happening within us and how our surroundings are affecting us.

Creating and holding that space for someone else has become a crucial part of my practice. I believe it is the person I am working with who does all the self-healing. I am merely a facilitator who provides their system with the information it needs to move forward.