P•A•T•H
There is a powerful quote that says: “Don't follow where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.” I find this a thought-provoking quote, as it suggests adventure beyond the expectations, we have of ourselves or the expectations others may have of us. Going where there is no path is daunting. In fact we find ourselves so afraid that we even prevent others from either thinking about it or trying to embark on such a journey. Recently I have Coached several teen-agers. One thread that I find very interesting amongst most of them is the type of relationship they are experiencing with their parents – in terms of communication. When my daughter was about five years old, she and her brother who was seven at the time ‘summoned’ my wife and I for a breakfast meeting the following day. The item on the agenda was to discuss when we should inform them of the family weekend programmes and their desire to have an option whether they should attend social even...