Evolving through his manifestations!
"I have attempted a 'narrative' this time", he said with a big smile of satisfaction on his face, after he returned from his English mock exam yesterday. "I usually do the descriptive but today I wrote a story......", he narrated the whole story with twists and turns (which you all will definitely read through my blog in near future) to me.
"Awww! That's like my son. What a fantastic tale it is", I high-fived him. Feeling all proud about my genes. But also me the next instance, "But is it a good time to experiment dear? You've your boards next month, what about your grades?", I inquire in a worried tone.
"Well, I thought of giving it a try, just because they are mocks mumma. Let's see how it goes, else in boards I'll surely go back to my genre", his assurance.
He has been like this since his childhood. His decisions never went with the masses. He manifested on his own.
When everyone in his class wanted to learn guitar for their 'performing arts' activity, he chose to learn violin. He had changed the elective mid-term so I had hesitated with the decision, but he was firm. And nonetheless, he took efforts to acquire the skills. Now he plays not only violin, but harmonium, ukulele, flute, and many such musical instruments. His manifestations proved right, even at a very young age, and he evolved thus.
When all his friends were playing football, he opted to learn skating. Distraught, with the thought of 'What if he injures himself', this mom was reluctant to affirm his decision. However, he achieved the proficiency in the sport. Participated in competitions, won some, lost some, yet got through.
As a parent, we are very anxious about the decisions our kids make. As an apprehensive mom, I've opposed many of his decisions, fearing failure or injury or a set back. But I learned my lessons, on the wing, that some things are imminent and can't be changed.
Yes, let him decide, let him fall, let him learn, let him do it, his way, let him fail and then let him evolve through his manifestations....that's what I've unearthed through my experience.
Let your children pick and select, in case they get hurt, we parents will always be there to help. But let them dream and manifest!
AUTHOR'S NOTE : 'If you can dream it, you can do it' ~ Walt Disney.
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That's an important perspective. It's difficult as parent to watch them stumble but it's important to let them take decisions and manifest their dreams. It helps build resilience. Nicely penned Jui💖
ReplyDeleteThankyou so much Purnima for resonating with my thoughts. Keep following and keep reading!
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DeleteBrilliantly penned down Jui in your trademark beautiful style.
ReplyDeleteAs parents we tend to be protective about our children… don’t want them to hurt themselves or fail . However, we should try not to impose our decisions on our kids . Guide them but not take charge .
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Thankyou so much for your kind words Ramaji🙏 Thankyou for your encouragement always.
DeleteA wonderful lesson learnt, yes kids need the liberty to find their own path and not blindly follow their peer group. Kudos to you
ReplyDeleteThankyou Preetiji 🙏 for resonating with my thoughts.
DeleteVery well written Jui, simple, impactful and heartfelt.
ReplyDeleteYes, I totally agree that we should let our children be themselves, own their decisions, success and failures.
But after having seen so much life ourselves we do have a itch to protect them always. But there has to be a balance.
Absolutelt! Thankyou for your feedback. Means alot!
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