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10. Kahlil Gibran's "On Children"

Sun Aug 18, 2013, 06:51 PM

Aug 2013

Last edited Mon Aug 19, 2013, 02:15 AM - Edit history (1)

Perhaps you're familiar with this; if not, study this; if so, reread in light of this discussion.

Your children are not your children.

They are the sons and daughters of Life's longing for itself.
They come through you but not from you,
And though they are with you yet they belong not to you.

.............

You are the bows from which your children
as living arrows are sent forth.

.........................

Let this poem resonate in your being.
At some point you may wish to share and discuss its meaning with your parents, in a non-confrontational way.
You could share with them what Gibran's words mean to you, and eventually, what the words mean to your parents.

Peace.

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I have an enmeshed personality with my father. [View all] Locut0s Aug 2013 OP

isn't that common to certain extents ? olddots Aug 2013 #1

I think you mean just being close to your parents... Locut0s Aug 2013 #2

if you do therapy with your parents make sure the therapist has good record with family therapy olddots Aug 2013 #3

Thanks dots... Locut0s Aug 2013 #7

olddots mentioned boundaries Tobin S. Aug 2013 #4

Thanks Tobin... Locut0s Aug 2013 #6

Another explanation... Locut0s Aug 2013 #5

I understand that perfectly Tobin S. Aug 2013 #8

you and your parents need some seperation olddots Aug 2013 #9

Thanks dots!... Locut0s Aug 2013 #11

Kahlil Gibran's "On Children" No Vested Interest Aug 2013 #10

Thank you NVI... Locut0s Aug 2013 #12

Glad to know your trip went well. No Vested Interest Aug 2013 #13

my advice is do not use your own therapist. mopinko Aug 2013 #14

Sorry I'm not clear on the difference... Locut0s Aug 2013 #15

if you do therapy with your family, use a different therapist. mopinko Aug 2013 #16

Ahh I see, yes thanks that's a good idea. Locut0s Sep 2013 #19

I identify with your post somewhat but I used to be very resentful of both my parents for being so Maraya1969 Sep 2013 #17

Thank you very much for the kind post Maraya!!... Locut0s Sep 2013 #18