How to authentically hold space when someone else is in pain

Being with people who are in pain can be hard. Why? Because of what we make their pain mean about us, and that is the pain we'd rather avoid.

When you hold space for those in pain you know how to survive your feelings - even pain. This is the authenticity that creates real confidence, deep relationships, and impactful service.

To authentically connect with others who are in pain: Be human. Allow your humanness. Allow others' humanness. Hold space for them. Hold space for their human pain.