“Holding space is like a great pilgrimage home to your own soul.” ~ Azriel ReShel
In the midst of a life that can be overrun with hurry and noise, there is a compelling argument to be made for holding space for yourself. It is all about ‘being there’ for and supporting yourself in the same way you would be present for others who need you during times of crisis or grief.
Doing this for yourself means making room in your busyness to simply be so you can listen fully to your own deepest needs, feelings and yearnings and observe without judgment or shame your faults, mistakes, values, beliefs and behaviours. In the same way you sit in respectful silence with others in their time of need, you can become present to your own doubts, fears, perfectionism, and criticisms when you hold space for yourself. As an insightful witness to your inner experience, being self-present allows you to look at all of who you are with kindness, acceptance and love.
Treat yourself with care, consideration, kindness, compassion and love.
“You, yourself, as much as anybody in the universe, deserve your love and affection” – Buddha
If your compassion does not include yourself, it is incomplete ~ Jack Kornfield
Your well-being is the foundation you have built that gives you the resilience to remain strong and balanced when life challenges threaten to upend your equilibrium. When you neglect your physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health, you weaken your ability to be a healing presence in the world. Holding space for yourself is vital to a life lived in integrity and wholeness.
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