nightandday
Thank you for your very kind post. It is very much appreciated.
You touched on something that struck me too. Disappointment. I'm trying very hard not to be disappointed with my son (he makes it very hard sometimes though;-). Disappointment implies judgement......judgement implies that I know what is better for him than he does.....I'm trying very hard to let go of disappointment and judgement too. Not for his benefit......but for my own because it causes me icky feelings.
He makes choices....often very bad choices. I don't have to condemn or condone those choices. I'm just trying to keep my love for him in a very pure state. The way an dog loves his people or the way a small child loves everyone. That kind of love is so pure and it doesn't experience judgement or disappointment. What a cool thing to aspire to......but I think it's going to take a lot of practice. lol
Just my rambling thoughts for the day.......
gentle hugs