Every living thing on this planet has an origin. Some may say that the beginning comes at conception, look at the beauty here, which originates from the most graceful union of a man and a woman whom are meant to come together for a particular moment.. In this case a new essence is generated, one which has unlimited potential. In all beginnings we see the pinpoint of the beauty, the love, purity, innocence, that is present when we allow ourselves to be open to this magnificent connection.
And with this connection, comes a relationship a feeling of togetherness, of partnership, of intimacy so that we may create a deeper understanding of ourselves and our children. It is within this intimacy which allows for us to see who we are, and to allow our children to find their unique path. We have the opportunity to take the obstacles presented to us to practice our abilities to communicate, share, to unfold, to be conscious so that others may learn and further develop their intimacy with themselves and family.
As a parent we are given the opportunity to realize life’s most fulfilling experience. It is our children who bring closeness, continuity and a magnitude of learning experiences and personal growth to our lives. Choosing to have a family grounds us in a way that deepens our understanding of our own life.
When committed to the development and growth of our family, as individuals and couples, the arrival of a child acts to expand our degree of love. It is our children that facilitate new opportunities for the expansion of our relationship with each other and with the world we live in. Through the giving and receiving of love with our children does bring the indescribable feeling we call JOY.
To be a parent means to make mistakes and to make them with a sense of humor and laugh about them together with your child, learn from each other and enjoy the experience together. It is about supporting your child’s visions and gifts and challenges and finding the way that works best for you, as well as them.
It is about truly experiencing the joy, the pain, the frustration, the anguish, the camaraderie, the sharing, the selfishness, the selflessness, the disappointments and the conflict in it all. These things are all meant to help us move forward. To help us understand the true nature of, “THE MEETING GROUND.”
Stephen Dubrofsky (October, 30, 2003)