Insights on Today's Quote
Imagine you are holding a bow. In your hands, you feel its weight, its strength. The arrow rests against it, waiting. That arrow is your child.
You are not the arrow. You don’t get to fly. You don’t get to choose the path once it leaves your hands. But you are the force that sends it forward. Your role is to aim well, to pull back with care, and to release with trust.
It’s not easy. Letting go never is. You want to protect, to make sure they never miss. But the arrow is meant to fly. It’s meant to go farther than you.
A bow that holds too tight keeps the arrow from its purpose. A bow that is weak sends it nowhere. But a bow that is strong, steady, and willing to let go—this is the bow that helps the arrow find its way.
Your love, your wisdom, your guidance—these shape the flight. And though the arrow will one day be far from your hands, it will always carry the force of your love.
Your Challenge
Find one small way to let go today.
If you’re a parent, give your child a little more space to make a decision on their own—whether it’s what to wear, how to solve a problem, or how to spend their time. Resist the urge to step in right away.
If you’re not a parent, think about someone you mentor, support, or care about. Instead of fixing something for them, offer guidance and let them take the lead.
Trust that the arrow knows how to fly.
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