One of the most remarkable abilities we humans have is to hold space for one another. This has rarely been so well-explained as in this blog post, What it means to “hold space” for people, plus eight tips on how to do it well by Heather Plett on March 11, 2015.
http://heatherplett.com/2015/03/hold-space/ There is deep respect implicit in holding space for another, whether in a group or meeting or in a family setting. It’s something we can do for each other, every day. Try it and share what happens.  Read and enjoy.