The Language of Letting Go-Literally

In my work I use the books by Melodie Beattie a lot. One such book is called the Language of Letting Go. It is a daily meditation reading. I don't go in order, I open it and just read what the passage is that I open to. It never fails as it always opens to something that resonates.

I have often wrote the past months about change and transitions. 2018 has been the year of that for me. As I read social media posts, it seems to be that way for many people. The biggest change of all came last week with my youngest daughter moving out on her own. Yes did she go to college? But this is different. She now has a place, other than my place, to call home. I am watching my daughter, with a special needs diagnosis, do something that most never thought possible, and she is doing it well. With support, she is making a schedule, taking care of her apartment, she even figured out the public transportation system so she can get around.

The best job we can do as parents is realize that the work we do with our kids is the foundation they need for life. Watching her thrive this past week, shows me that I did my job as a parent. It is hard and full of sorrow and happiness, but as I watch this transition my heart is full with joy and pride.

Now back to the language of letting go. The job as a parent is to also let go, when it is needed. THIS IS HARD! However, when I go to her apartment, I knock on the door, I refrain from picking things up etc. This is her apartment, her space, her place that belongs to her and that respect is needed in order for her to move into this stage of her life, as well as ME move into this stage of mine.

Have a happy Suday

Debbie