04/14/2026
The gateway to forgiveness is compassion.
It’s not sympathy. Nor is it empathy. It’s just holding space.
If a child is angry or upset or hurting or sad, parents often want the child to stop or take away their pain.
But you can’t…
So what can you do? Hold space.
How? Compassion.
What does that look like?
“I’m so sorry you’re feeling that way.”
“I’m so sorry you’re feeling angry.”
“I’m so sorry you’re sad.”
“I’m so sorry you’re scared.”
“I’m so sorry you’re hurting right now.”
All of these statements acknowledge the child’s discomfort, but do nothing to try and fix it. Hugs with the compassion are also helpful if they want it. because it feels “safe” to have hese emotions.
We spend so much time trying to do “something” to make it better, but accomplish nothing.
What is healing, but the recognition that nothing has occurred?
So next time your inner child is upset or hurt or angry… Try giving compassion & “do” nithu g to fox it. By nothing, I mean hold space for that feeling without trying to change it.
Watch it disappear...
