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Katherine Wiles is a writer, media professional, and mother of three exploring the intersection of healing, identity, and emotional truth. On her Substack, A Path to Wholeness, she shares personal essays and soulful interviews with teachers, guides, and practitioners navigating the journey of self-discovery. Her work has been featured in Tiny Buddha, Brevity, and beyond. She writes to slow down, reconnect, and remember what matters most. Find her at wileswrites.substack.com.

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Why Holding Space Is Better Than Gripping for Control

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“Anything you can’t control is teaching you how to to let go.” ~Unknown

There’s a story I read to my children, an old piece of African folklore. In the tale, a clever jackal outwits a mighty lion by convincing him that the rock ledge above them is about to collapse. The lion, believing the jackal’s warning, uses all his strength to push up against the rock, holding it in place.

The jackal promises to return with a branch to support the ledge, but instead, he makes his escape. Hours later, exhausted, the lion finally collapses, throwing his paws over his …