How do we honour our own calling whilst GIVING SPACE for others to do the same?

Dr. Shelina Jaffer

5/23/2025

How do we honour our own calling whilst GIVING SPACE for others to do the same?

It’s something I’ve been reflecting on deeply.

We’re all unique - shaped by our experiences, upbringing, and internal imprints. Our personalities, desires, and outlooks differ, yet we are also somehow connected.

At times we complement each other beautifully. At other times, we feel resistance, not because one is wrong and the other is right, but simply because we are different. Drawn to some things, averse to others. These patterns shape our friendships, careers, decisions, creativity, and even the way we seek joy.

When we live in flow - aligned with who we are - we often feel a quiet peace, a sense of fulfilment, or even exhilaration. When we’re out of sync, we feel it too: through frustration, restlessness, or even despondency.

The truth is: every single one of us has a unique makeup. NO EXCEPTIONS.

So the real challenge and opportunity lies here:
✨ How can we continue to walk in our truth, while honouring others as they walk in theirs?
✨ How can we stay open enough to recognise that their expression might hold something for us - a new perspective, a spark of inspiration, or unexpected clarity?

When we embrace our own voice and make room for others to do the same, we build more than connection - we build collective intelligence, compassion, and progress.

This is how we create cultures of equality, inclusion, and true belonging. Not by making everyone the same, but by making space for everyone to be themselves.