The Art of Holding Space: Guided Meditations for the Emotions We Resist

For many of us, certain emotions were quietly—or sometimes very directly—deemed unacceptable. We were taught that feelings like anger, fear, or even deep sadness were weaknesses to be concealed or sinful urges to overcome. As young people, we learned to hold back, to hide away the parts of ourselves that didn’t fit the mold of what was “acceptable” or “faithful.”

But these emotions never really disappeared; they simply retreated into hidden spaces within us, waiting to be heard and understood. This workbook is an invitation to meet these feelings with the gentleness and compassion we were often denied. It’s a guide to rediscovering the emotions we learned to resist, not as burdens, but as integral parts of ourselves that deserve space and care.

For each meditation you’ll find a link to hear to me talk about the emotion more in depth, as well as a link to a guided meditation to help you explore your own experience of each emotion. You’ll also find questions for reflection and lined paper to journal. Lastly, you’ll find downloadable phone wallpapers that you can use to remind you of your intentions.

You will receive access to a printable PDF document (8.5 x 11 inches). No physical product will be mailed.

*No refunds will be issued since this is a digital product.

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Chelsea Kim Long (she/her) is a writer, creator, meditation teacher, and lay theologian. Entering motherhood catalyzed her deconstruction journey out of the white evangelical faith, and she’s currently querying her first memoir about the intersections of those simultaneous journeys.

Chelsea defines herself as a Christian mystic, drawing inspiration from the wisdom of the Bible and the life and words of Jesus as well as her 10+ years of yoga practice. She started teaching meditation in 2017 after completing a 200-hour yoga teacher training, has taken a year’s worth of e-courses through the Center of Action and Contemplation and has been co-leading her neighborhood faith community since 2019.

She lives in San Diego with her husband and 3 kids. Learn more by author by visiting her website: chelseakimlong.com.