Letting Go

Today started like many days in the past - my eyes opening - my first thoughts of gratitude for having another day. It was still dark, sun was beginning to rise and the kids were starting to get ready for another day of school. Showers, getting dressed, eating breakfast and driving to the bus stop. But today also started with some sadness. My oldest child was not to go to school today, but prepare for a 15-day trip to Israel. Having never been apart for that amount of time and certainly that distance, I began to worry and wonder how I would be able to help her if she should need it from across the world.

Morning prayer and meditation started my journey for the day. I was reminded of all those lessons I have had to learn to be able to live a life of freedom from the worries that I might create in my mind. Knowing that I must trust the energy of the universe to guide my daughter's journey to the promise land. Additionally, it was about my journey of "letting go".

I live my life with the opportunity to provide guidance and experience to the most precious gifts ever placed into my life - my children. I'm reminded that it is not about telling them how to live but allowing them the opportunity to live their lives. I trust that these experiences that she is about to begin will be as important as the lessons I learn throughout my day also. Both are as important. I seek comfort in knowing that she must also find that inner strength - our souls - to help navigate the direction we are to take on a daily basis. It can not be told to a children - but must be experienced.

We drive to the school to meet all the others traveling today. Smiles, hugs and laughter fill the air. Mothers and fathers walking around anxiously and excited at the same time. Then the time came - kisses and hugs - and more kisses and hugs with tears. They boarded the buses to start their trip to the airport, then boarded the plane, found their seats - and began an experience that will certainly touch upon their souls.

As the day comes to an end, I give thanks for another wonderful day of learning. I'm reminded that I've been placed in this universe to do my very best and provide support and love to all individuals of this world. I'm also reminded that my daughter is in gods hands now... although I realize that she has ALWAYS been in god's hands. It's only been an illusion to believe that she has been in my hands only!