What does it mean to hold the space for someone who s trying to get somewhere different in a conflict? And how do we hold that space, whether we re a friend trying to help, a manager trying to intervene, or a mediator trying to find a path to resolution? To illustrate, I'm sharing a beautiful story from writer, teacher, and social activist Parker Palmer.

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Parker Palmer's story in his own words

On resisting the temptation to help by fixing

Sometimes just being there is enough