“You can spend a lifetime prioritizing safety and security, but the world comes alive when you consciously and selectively loosen your grip on the two.”
—Stephen St. Amant, author of the Savenwood blog
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A few weeks ago, my granddaughter had an accident at her playground. During a trip down the slide she bumped her mouth and lost one of her front baby teeth.
Following a visit to the ER, the dentist, and some time to let everyone’s emotions settle, she is back to her usual playful self.
Although parents and grandparents want to keep their little ones safe at all times, this may not always be the best way to help them venture out and grow.
EXERCISE:
Where in your life have you prioritized safety and security?
Where might loosening your grip on the two offer you far more rewards well worth the possible bumps along the way?
Sorry to hear about the accident, I know it must have been traumatic for everyone. Luckily it was a baby tooth and nothing to prevent growth of her permanent one! Hugs to the little one.