The Power of Being Held—By Others, By Love, By the Sun

There’s a moment in deep healing when something shifts—not through effort, not through problem-solving, but through surrender. It’s the moment we stop bracing, stop gripping so tightly to control, and allow ourselves to be held.

And yet, how often do we resist this? How often do we armor ourselves against the very thing we crave most—connection, safety, love?

The Universal Fear of Letting Go

A dear friend confided in me recently about her fears. She was navigating uncertainty, feeling like the world was shifting beneath her feet.

“What do we do when the world feels unsafe?” she asked.

I could feel the weight of that question because I’ve carried it, too. We all have.

Whether it’s the loss of stability, heartbreak, grief, or simply the unknown, there are moments in life when we feel completely unmoored. And in those moments, our instinct is often to retreat into ourselves, to tighten our grip, to push forward alone.

But what if the real healing comes in the opposite direction?

The Healing Power of Being Held

I think back to the moments in my life when I allowed myself to be supported—not because I had no other choice, but because I chose to trust. Each time, something within me softened.

• I was held in the arms of a friend who saw me when I couldn’t see myself.
• I was held in the quiet knowing of my husband’s presence, his steady love grounding me.
• I was held by the sun, its warmth seeping into my skin, reminding me that I am alive and connected to something vast and unshakable.

There is power in allowing ourselves to be supported—not because we are weak, but because we are human.

What Does Being Held Mean to You?

Being held doesn’t always mean physical embrace (though it can). Sometimes it’s knowing you have a place to belong. A community that sees you. A friend who listens without trying to fix. A breath that reminds you—you are here, you are safe, you are enough.

It can be as simple as stepping outside and feeling the sun on your face, remembering that the earth itself holds you every day.

So I invite you to reflect:

• When was the last time you allowed yourself to be truly supported?
• What does “being held” mean for you?
• Where in your life can you soften, surrender, and let yourself receive?

An Invitation to Trust

If you’ve been carrying the weight of the world on your own, I see you. I know how heavy it can feel. But you don’t have to do this alone. The world may feel uncertain, but love, support, and connection are still here—waiting for you to lean in.

Let yourself be held. By others. By love. By the sun.

You are not alone. And you never were.