Guidepost 9 — Cultivating Meaningful Work: Letting Go of Self-Doubt and ‘Supposed to’

Since becoming a parent, and consciously noticing my triggers, I have come to realise the importance of acceptance without expectation. This is what pure unconditional love is for my children—a love that brings peace and joy, never pain or worry. It's our duty as parents to create an environment where our child can lean into their gifts and talents without concern for how it reflects on us. If they lean towards something we're also gifted in, we should let them explore it through their own genius, rather than tainting the experience with our perspective. When they trust they can explore their gifts and talents from their inner selves, they begin building the confidence needed to let go of societal expectations and overcome self-doubt.