Parent as Archer
"My husband just shared this thought with me, and I found it hit home in my heart in a poignant manner, so allow me to share it with you.
When an archer takes hold of his bow and arrow, the closer that he is able to draw his arrow inward, the further and straighter the arrow will go. By pulling the arrow closer to him, the archer is enabling it to effectively and successfully reach its destination afar.
We parents are also archers.
The closer we pull our child towards ourselves, in a wholesome and healthy manner, the farther we allow our child to ultimately soar. It is paradoxically by being emotionally close to your child that we give him/her the ability to mature into an effective adult.
All of the bonding, time, effort, and energy you are spending with your child today will yield tremendous results in his/her future.
Draw your child close now, and watch that child soar!"
Posted by Ellen C. Braun on her very wonderful site:
http://www.raisingsmallsouls.com/a-thought/
If you are a parent, I urge you to bookmark Ellen's inspirational site.