My Rome wasn't to learn art history. Or to speak fluent Italian. My Rome was to wander. To explore and feed my seeker's hunger through social connections and solo adventuring.
The on-the-job training of parenting never ends. That is what I loathe and love most about the role. It pushes me daily to find my footing on shaky soil so that I can support the seedlings I love so dearly.
Why do we even look at astrological birth charts? This exploration on self-awareness quotes Daniel Goleman from his book, Focus: The Hidden Driver of Excellence.
It is through the tug of war between self and other where I learn the most. What others reflect back onto me helps me see myself in new ways. For better or worse.