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Reader, There's nothing as bittersweet as saying goodbye to my parents. As I watched their figures fade into the airport crowd, I found myself reflecting on how (and why) our relationship has flourished with time. Things used to be argumentative and crunchy. Nowadays, there's openness, ease, and a levity. The BIG insight: Everything shifted when I stopped trying to change them. Without curiosity, I would shove my "generational" wisdom down their throats. And with ignorance, I would expect them to take action. It’s embarrassing to admit, because these guys lived an entire life before I was even born! They've had experiences that my "generational" privilege will never fully comprehend. But the truth is, I don’t feel their way (or mine) is better. I just found the parts of me that are capable of honouring both. And with that, everything shifted. Now, we laugh our asses off every time we hang out! We play our favourite board game and rehash hilarious stories. We ask meaningful questions and deeply listen to the answers... it's the best! A moment captured: Speaking of the best, on my recent trip back home to rural Australia, the family revisited the farm where my Dad was born and where we were raised. It felt surreal—standing there together at the farmhouse for the first time in 30 years. To immortalise the moment, we created this Family Portrait. Choose your adventure:
See the beauty. Pete/. Since shifting the need for my parents to change, they actually have, and it's been beautiful to watch! It's wild how letting go can sometimes be the best way of getting closer! If any of this resonates with you, or if you’ve navigated similar paths, I’d really enjoy hearing the key takeaways from your experience. |
Pete Longworth
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