A contemplative approach to presence with adult children that honors their journey without trying to direct it.
Rabia's devotion was fundamentally about witnessing—paying attention to the Divine with her whole being. Applied to adult relationships with children, witnessing means showing up with full presence and attention to who your child has become, rather than who you hoped they would be. This practice involves listening without immediately offering advice, acknowledging their struggles without minimizing them, and celebrating their choices even when they differ from your own. Witnessing recognizes that your adult child's life is their own sacred journey. It requires setting aside the parent-child power dynamic that defined earlier years and replacing it with genuine curiosity about their inner world. This shift from director to witness allows parents to remain meaningfully connected while respecting the boundary between supporting and controlling.
Peri can explain this concept, give practical examples, help you decide whether it applies to your situation, or recommend a journey if appropriate.
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