The New Year holiday brought new "parenting opportunities". With a spirited 15-year-old, there is never a dull moment and plenty of occasions to share the Light. :)
As I dropped off my son at the McDonald's last night to spend time with friends and reminisce about the shenanigans of New Year's Eve, I remembered what Dr. Dyer said on one of his CD's: We do not own our children. It occurred to me that as parents we are responsible not so much for what they do as for how they think about the world and how they "are in the world".
Last night, I took a deep breath after my son stepped out of the vehicle and said I love you. My parents used to say that all we can do is point them in the right direction - how right they are. Beyond that, we have only our influence to guide them and the deep knowing that our children are living the life they are supposed to live - with all of the joy & heartache, love, mistakes, and lessons to learn.
I know he is on the right path. After all, I have been on the same path growing up with him over the last 15 years.
Peace.
