Why creating space matters more than filling it
It’s counter-intuitive, but opening up space is more important than filling it.
Many who teach, train, coach, or mentor emphasize content, strategies, and frameworks. While these tools are valuable, they’re not what truly transforms. Transformation happens in the space—those moments of pause, openness, and connection where something deeper can emerge.
When we focus solely on content, learning becomes static. It’s like filling a cup to the brim without realizing the potential of the empty space within it. Without space, there’s no room for curiosity, insight, or the wisdom that lies beneath the surface to reveal itself.
Creating space in teaching, coaching, or mentoring allows for deeper insights, creativity, and authentic growth to emerge.
It allows for exploration, reflection, and a shift in perspective. It invites the unexpected, the intuitive, and the alive to come forward.
By stepping back and allowing process to unfold, we tap into the profound intelligence that lies beyond the linear mind. This approach fosters genuine transformation and leads to breakthroughs that preplanned content alone cannot achieve.
Opening up space allows Instead of trying to control every aspect of the process, consider holding space for your students, clients, or colleagues to discover their own insights.
Today, shift your focus to the space. Notice how the energy changes when you step back and allow for possibility. In the emptiness, transformation takes root. ✨ ✨
If you want to discover Third Space with your students, clients, employees, or community, I invite you to check out Getting Messy: A Guide to Taking Risks and Opening the Imagination for Teachers, Trainers, Coaches, and Mentors.
