Infinite Possibilities

You do not know the true origin of your children. You call them yours but they belong to a greater mystery. You do not know the name of this mystery, but it is the true mother and father of your children. At birth your children are filled with possibilities. It is not your job to limit these possibilities. Do not say "This and That are possible for you, these other things are not." They will discover on their own what is and is not possible. It is your job to help them stay open to the marvelous mysteries of life.

Authors Notes: It may be interesting to ask, "What limitations have I, unthinking, taken upon myself?" It is very difficult for your child's horizons to be greater than your own. Do something today that pushes against your own preconceptions. Then take your child's hand and gently encourage her to do the same.

Katie's Interpretation: I would figure as a parent it must be difficult to watch your child walk a difficult life, but I also know that each sole has to walk its own path. I believe that each sole understands its sets of difficulties and achievements before it reaches our world. And to interrupt the learning experience is to stunt its spiritual growth.  I have to work on not giving advice when not asked. I tend to go off on rants, albeit my intentions are from the heart, it tends to be unsolicited. I try to remind myself that my son is Gods child and that I am here as his earthly guide. Sometimes I sit and try to think of all the weird things he may become, or want to study, or be interested in, so that nothing comes as a shock. I want to be his best "supporting actress" .... and although this is much easier said than done, the process will be my own growing experience as a parent.