Your Children Are On Their Own Soul s Journey
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Your Children Are On Their Own Soul's Journey
Introduction
During a phone session with Gerald, one of my clients, he opened up about his sadness regarding his 29-year-old son, Luc. Gerald was hard on himself, believing he had failed as a parent.
"I should have spent more time with him. I should have motivated him more. I should have been a better role model. I should have been firmer," he lamented, criticizing his parenting decisions.
"Gerald," I said, "Luc is on his own soul's journey. Even if your parenting had been perfect?"and who really knows what that means?"Luc might still face the challenges he has today."
"Really? Wow! That makes me feel much better! I never thought of it like that. Can you explain more about his soul's journey?"
The Concept of a Soul's Journey
Every person is here to learn specific soul lessons. No matter how you parent, your child is on their own journey, making individual choices. While you can reflect on your role as a parent, you can't control the decisions your child makes in their life.
"But I keep feeling that if I had been a better parent, he wouldn’t be struggling."
"Perhaps, but it’s equally possible he would. Self-judgment is your way of trying to control something beyond your control?"Luc's choices. You need to confront your feelings of helplessness. You can’t change him."
Accepting Your Role
Every child is unique and will respond differently to parenting. Parents strive to do their best and feel pain when their children suffer. However, we cannot shield them from their own soul's path.
"So, what can I do to help him?"
The best approach is to focus on your inner work and pray for him. Continue being a role model, even at 29. Judging yourself isn’t productive. Luc needs to see you taking loving care of yourself. When he sees you happy and fulfilled, he might be inspired to change. Beyond modeling love and support, respect his autonomy. Attempting to control him often results in resistance.
"Yes, he seems resistant to anything I say. It’s frustrating and saddening."
"Exactly. That's why it's essential to release the need to control him. Focus on your journey and let go of attachment to the outcome. When you embrace this, he might decide to make loving choices for himself, inspired by your example."
Letting Go of Control
Parents often believe they have more control over their children than they actually do. We hope that perfect parenting guarantees the desired outcome for our children. Realizing and accepting that each child is on their own soul's journey makes it easier to release control and simply be the best parent you can be.
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