Holding space for a partner, a friend or a family member means supporting the person emotionally. When someone is going through a tough time, holding space means being understanding and having empathy for their situation. It's about listening and validating their feelings.
With another Thanksgiving behind us, this is a reminder to be grateful each day and not just on Thanksgiving. Make gratitude a daily practice. When we appreciate what we have, we open ourselves to more things to be thankful for.
According to Google Dictionary, ghosting is "the practice of ending a personal relationship with someone by suddenly and without explanation withdrawing all communication." I admit, I've been on both the giving and receiving end of ghosting.
As I wrote in an earlier blog entry, "Wedding Planning During a Pandemic," was challenging. With much uncertainty surrounding these times, I had to let go of expectations while still wanting to manifest the wedding of my dreams.
No one person will be able to meet every single one of your emotional needs, every single time. That’s why it’s good to have a support system of friends and family you can lean on. But even then, there will be times when you’ll need to be able to self-soothe.