Perhaps a moment to pause…
Creating space where someone can fully feel what they feel, without the need to fix or challenge, is i feel a meaningful expression of both safety and bravery.
I appreciate that some may view their engagement in conflict as defending boundaries and standing up for oneself. And that’s valid, boundaries are essential. At the same time, I see holding tension without rushing to resolution as a form of boundary too, one rooted in presence, patience, and respect for complexity.
To me, a safe and brave space isn’t always about agreement or resolution of conflict. Sometimes it’s about allowing conflict to be witnessed and held, which is not the same as being silenced. That kind of space honors both the boundary of self-expression and the boundary of restraint… the courage to stay present with what’s unresolved.
Honoring conflict without needing to fix, smooth over, or silence can be an act of deep respect. It asks us to stay present with discomfort, to trust that tension itself can be fertile ground for growth.
What might it mean to hold space for what’s unresolved, not as a problem to solve, but as something sacred to witness?
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