I have understood that
independence and a home of your own is a high priority with you at
the moment, and this is quite natural and a wholesome feeling in many folks
your age.
In our country turning 18 also turns some legal pages – regarding
officially being held responsibile for our choices, and for the way
these choices may affect the folks and things arround us.
Begining to pursue our
own goals in your own way is an exciting stage in life. We wish you
the very best in this.
However I just want to
make one little point .
When a little bird up
in a tree first leaves its nest and starts to try out its own little wings,
it is not the goal it wants to reach, or the speed that it happens
that is what is really the most important thing in the the task of
learning independance.
What's important when
it sets out on its own, is just to learn what amazing things can
happen when it flaps its wings .. and to learn how to deal with the
wind when it blows -- and how to keep altitude, and to determine course
through an atmosphere that is proven to be filled with lots of its
own little quirks and twists.
It's a pretty exciting
time for a little bird that has just spent its entire previous life
in the wonderful care of a loving mother. (as you have done)
Benjamin, don't get so
involved in how you may be reaching or missing your long term goals,
that you lose the capacity and endless potential for fullfillment
and for the breath taking beauty in some of the 'short runs' of an
ordinary day.
Take care and keep courage.
From Circus Massey
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