I once told my children that I believed unschoolers would change the world. My daughter's reply was: "Mom, unschooling parents will change the world. In fact you already are. You have taken your most precious beings and followed your heart with them against all odds. You are breaking the mold and giving us a chance to be free." I took a deep breath and patted myself on the back for taking the leap and following my intuition, even though there were no examples to show me it would all turn out ok. I began unschooling with fears, disbelief that it was possible and keeping my ideas and opinions about it mostly to myself as i was encountering opposition (of course a reflection of me and my own inner struggles). But then I had an epiphany that showed me that all of this had nothing to do with my children, so they didn't need to become anything as they were everything already. I realized I was the one who was limited, biased, fearful and indoctrinated and that I had to work on myself and stay out of their way. They were empowered to make their own choices and showed me how truly easy being a parent could be and also how difficult it could be when faced with resistance because of ideas I brought forward from my childhood. I loved this awakening with them and our journey we have had together. I am truly grateful for the broader perspective and for having had some contrast that really grounds the beauty of this life of thrival. Grateful to share the amazing possibilities.
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Reading this reply brought tears to my eyes, @everlove... What an absolutely beautiful, deeply moving validation from your daughter; and what a beautiful, liberating realisation from deep within you which has ushered in so much joy and growth in your own life and the lives of those around you. These are the moments in which we truly open ourselves to the endless possibilities which life actually is...These are the moments in which All That Is speaks to us and through us... Thank you for sharing these words and insights! With love to you and yours, Jay ❤❤❤
Because you've walked the walk you know what a journey it can be and how blessed we are to have the opportunity to evolve so much and share our awareness with our children, and them with us. What an honor bestowed upon us to hold this space for their freedom! Infinite blessings in return. <3