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“Thank you for your service.”

“I’m sorry for your loss.”

We fill the empty space because

we are the ones

who are uncomfortable

with silence.

Sometimes there just are

no words

that can ever

comfort or take away

an indescribable pain.

Deep listening.

More often than not,

a person just needs someone to let them

sort through their story out loud.

Things that run rampant in our minds

often sound different when spoken.

People will end up gaining new insights

on their own.

Sit.

It’s not your job to fix.

Just listen.

No words necessary.

Presence.

Get comfortable in the silent spaces.

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It can be so difficult, especially in spaces of conflict, to not want to FIX and ALLEVIATE if not ELIMINATE SUFFERING.

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