Let Them Stumble, But Be There to Catch Them: The Art of Empowerment
Let Them Stumble, But Be There to Catch Them: The Art of Empowerment Have you ever watched a toddler take their first shaky steps? There’s this mix of excitement, fear, and joy. You want to scoop them up, keep them safe, and never let them fall. But you don’t, right? You cheer them on, arms outstretched, ready to catch them if they tumble. It’s nerve-wracking, but it’s also necessary. Now, what if I told you that life—messy, unpredictable, and beautiful—isn’t all that different? That learning to walk, whether at two or thirty-two, isn’t just about balance. It’s about resilience, independence, and the quiet confidence of knowing, “I can do this.” The Dilemma of Helping vs. Holding Back I’ve been mulling over a tough one lately: Is it kinder to shield someone from their struggles or teach them to face the storms? When your best friend is sobbing over yet another heartbreak or your sibling is venting about their impossible workload, your instinct might be to s...
