Mystics Journey
  • Start Your Journey
    • The Fools Journey
    • The Journey Man
    • The Messenger
  • About Samantha
    • Testimonials
  • Readings
  • Healings
  • Classes
  • FAQS
  • Contact Us

Parenting Vs Climbing Mt Everest

9/27/2015

1 Comment

 
So I just watched the movie Everest, what a great movie, you gotta go see it.

It got me thinking about the endurance required to undertake such a feat, I thought well not all of us can overcome our shadows and fears in this way. But at some point we all face our own Mount Everest. I thought about some of my own challenges. Some of them have been a part of my training as a Celtic Shaman. Many have been my own doubts and fears.
But the one that tops the list is being a parent. You see, I think that we face so many fears on behalf of our children, because of our children and in spite of our children.
What I do know now is this, our children come in with their own set of contracts and lessons and have made agreements to learn certain aspects of physical life long before they were even conceived. In short, they are individuals, trying to discover their own individuality. I don't know what that is for my children anymore than they probably do at the moment (mine are 11 & 17) and I cannot decide for them. It takes an immense amount of love and non attachment to let your children become. It takes letting go of control and trusting the bigger picture.

I read a blog a couple days ago by a well known woman who writes something called Momastery. In her blog she talked about how we should give our children knowledge of the problems that alcohol causes and in this way, by being open with them then they will be armed with the knowledge that will save them. Many Mothers commented and agreed and mentioned how their young ones were fully aware and were fully committed to avoiding alcohol & drugs etc. Personally I found it to be naïve. I'm only saying this because I've had all those conversations and you know what kids will do what kids will do. Many parents have this misconception that any decision made by there children is based upon their parenting abilities. Ask yourself this, when you were younger did your choices reflect your parents or did you decide all by yourself?

This is what I mean, we can have hopes and dreams for our kids and arm them with all the tools of success but ultimately its up to them. This is how it should be. We cant take away their experiences for them. There's a bigger picture that we cannot know or see.

They need to climb their own Mt Everest's all by themselves, this is how they will truly learn. And this is NOT easy for us as parents, in fact thinking about it I need oxygen! But I know to trust the process and the guidance that they ultimately have access too and of course if I'm needed I'm there with the Oxygen mask, a hug, a box of tissues and a listening ear. edit.
Picture
1 Comment
GretchenJoanna link
12/17/2016 02:31:12 pm

Your photo of the big mountain I thought looked so much like Mt. Shasta in California, and eventually I found that it IS - not Mt. Everest. See here
http://www.themccloudblog.com/portfolio-view/scenic-mt-shasta/

But other people are using that photo and calling it Everest now!

Reply



Leave a Reply.

    CURRENT MOON
    moon phases

    Quick Links

    All
    Crystals
    Energy Medicine
    Herbs
    Light Work
    Meditation
    Metaphysics
    Mindfulness
    Mystery School
    Peace
    Qabalah
    Quantum Physics
    Reiki
    Shaman
    Spirituality

    Welcome!

    Hello and welcome to Mystics Journey, I am glad that you have found me on the web. It is likely that you have found me for one of these reasons:  *** 
    You are looking for some answers and direction in your life. You may be looking for some help and relief from struggles that are stopping you from living a happy life. 

    Picture
    If this is why you are here, click the key to learn more.
    ****
    Maybe this is the first time you have wondered about Spirituality or perhaps you have some knowledge and feel that this is the next step of inquiry to the answers that you seek. 
    Picture
    If this resonates with you, you might be on the Fool's Journey, click the key to get started.
    ****
    ​
    You may have had some teachings and training already and become aware of your gifts, looking to further your abilities and service in the world as a Healer. 
    Picture
    If this resonates with you, you might be on The Journey Man's Journey. Click the key to begin.
    ****
    ​
    You are already practicing as a Teacher/ Healer and know that there is more and you are hungry, ready to make a BIG IMPACT on your service work and are looking for a place that can deepen your practice.
    Picture
    If this resonates with you, you might be on the Messengers Journey. Click the key to begin.

    Subscribe via email

    Enter your email address:

    Delivered by FeedBurner

    Archives

    January 2017
    July 2016
    May 2016
    April 2016
    March 2016
    February 2016
    January 2016
    December 2015
    November 2015
    October 2015
    September 2015
    August 2015
    June 2015
    May 2015
    March 2015
    January 2015
    November 2014
    October 2014
    September 2014
    August 2014

    RSS Feed


Quick Links
Home
The Fools Journey
The Journey Man
The Messenger
FAQ
​
Site Map
 

Contact Me

239-272-5168

PLEASE NOTE: All appointments have a 24 hour cancellation notice, any appointments not canceled within this time will be charged at a rate of $85. A credit card will be requested at time of booking to secure your appointment.
Picture
 
Admin Login                                                                            Copyright ©2024 Mystics Journey. All Rights Reserved.
  Website by Mind Trip Productions