How holding space transforms our ability to respond

As a facilitator, I have been able, sometimes, through speaking the truth and expanding my heart to hold more possibilities, to intervene on that trend. This was a strategy that I grew into; I learned to trust myself to articulate and embody liberatory values in moments that felt impossible, and to hold containers large enough for everyone to chang

Acute situations require action, Based in swift clear decision, Made in the muck and dripping with it, What will be—pulling into place. Below, in the squish of life, There is no replacement part, Nothing to solve. But we can breathe in the mess.