It’s hard to let go of our children, even when we think we’re ok with it.
I thought I was so brave and at peace leaving Richard at college yesterday. Not a tear! Yet I found it hit me today. I wasn’t as balanced or as “together” as usual. While at yoga we did a heart opening exercise and I cried uncontrollably. I guess I needed to actually face letting go. It was THEN that I found peace, inside and out.
I know he is exactly where he needs to be and is very responsible and capable of making good decisions. I also know, from my first son, that they transform & return as beautiful, colorful and individual butterflies!!
Nameste!
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Barbara… I can so relate to your feelings. My little guy is only 12 but I let him go to the park with a friend by himself today and I cried. Just seems like yesterday I was putting that little baby in the baby swing. It’s hard for me to imagine the day that he’s truly off on his own. My how time flies!
Darcy,
Thanks for sharing your comment & congratulations for letting go of your “little guy” and exposing your heart!! I believe it’s one of the hardest things for parents to do. Someone once told me that once you have a child you wear your heart on your sleve. I have found that to be true!
It takes time for us to realize we need to let go. We think holding on tight protects them, yet it’s really protecting us! When we let go while supporting them we teach them how to gain confidence to spread their wings and soar!