Bad parent?

[@helentaylor7182]

Wow - I reckon you are a great parent. Honestly you are so deeply caring, concerned for your family, and giving them the most amazing life skills. You are awesome!

[@globetrotting]

Thank you, those words mean a lot. x

[@bernadettekelly1669]

Beautiful family! Nothing but admiration for extraordinary parenting. Finn, Birdie and Poppy are living the most amazing childhood that will give them wings for their entire lives. 😘

[@globetrotting]

Thank you Bernadette. I feel so grateful that you're been part and continue to be on this extraordinary journey with us.

[@celiamccormack4959]

Wow.. fantastic that you posted this video..the thoughtfulness, the caring, taking time to reflect in the moment and after the fact of this journey and family experience. Your wearing of so many hats, Juglling the business, family, clients, ect and the frustatrion of trusting a person whom let you down on the business end of things.. takes an emotional toll.... yet the outcome, the experiences, the cherished momnets, heal and allow for recovery, some things still fresh... yet the philopshy of experiential learning can not be honored enough!! You are a tough and amazing couple to endure all that occured on this adventure.. the next one perhaps wil be refined and have its own pros and cons.. we all do our best and you are truly giving your children gifts and skills you can't begin to ever imagine..The bonds and the love keep it all together...

[@globetrotting]

Agh, these words hit home - thank you for articulating our journey that was and what is yet to come. x

[@karinaw6414]

Thank you for posting this. I found myself at the brink of tears a few times! My situation is different than in the video, but one I am sure you have been through before. I leave in about two weeks for my first trip to Kenya. I have a young toddler and a husband staying home. As it gets closer, I find myself feeling more in denial and guilty about leaving- even though husband is happy for me. Mom guilt! 😢

[@globetrotting]

Oh beautiful Karina, I can definitely relate. I've been in your shoes also where you're constantly feeling guilty about leaving your family behind. And a lot of our clients have been in the same situation. The way I feel, is I'm being a role model to my children and a better Mum when I get home. x

[@EllenThorp-u8u]

Have seen up close and personal that you are not a bad parent.....and yes, it's like giving birth -- you will forget the pain and take the whole circus on the road again! Love you all.

[@globetrotting]

Thank you beautiful Ellen. We love you.

[@annie6413]

I wholeheartedly agree with your style of parenting which was very much like mine when my kids were little. Helicopter parenting creates weak, whinny adults who cannot handle any kind of difficulty or conflict.

[@globetrotting]

Thank you for your kind words and support. ❤

[@michellegray1451]

You know the answer to that…even though it was shit for you and for them at times. They saw you both dig deep and they can only benefit - no question.

[@globetrotting]

Thank you lovely Michelle.

[@izar4494]

Always look at the bright side. The children will only remember the good times, the time together and the adventures :)

[@globetrotting]

Thank God for that.

[@nataliatroubnicova4253]

That's what mind false Ego will say but in the Heart you know the answer. We are devine Beings having Human experience on this extraordinary Mother Earth. Animals teach us to be present in the Now. No matter what triggers are on outside on inner level Heart /Soul remains in Harmony and Balance. Thank you for sharing this... Know your Dharma.

[@globetrotting]

I resonate with that Natalia - 100%. Thank you for reminding me.

[@ildazukowski5720]

I am 70 years old and have been riding since I was 16. I had one son who I taught on a tiny shetland pony. He was excellent. At 3 he came second in a class against much older children. I was so proud. Soon after, a freak accident occured. He fell off and a pocket of air in his intestines burst and he needed emergency surgery. My only son facing death! I asked myself the same question. Over the years I have come to see that children learn things and learn to be resilient GRADUALLY. It's of no benefit to make them excel and experience adventures too soon that they would have a better understanding of at an older age. You are resilient and adventurous and they will learn that just hearing you talk about it. Small steps toward adulthood are better than giant leaps. I have travelled the world starting at age 50 and am fully capable of enjoying all the fine points of world cultures etc. My son now travels and is quite independent and pays for his own adventures which makes them truly his. Give them wings but don't put them on too soon.

[@globetrotting]

wonderful words of wisdom thank you. xx

[@EllenThorp-u8u]

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