Have you ever heard of hurma (date) olives? Are you familiar with the name?
They are cultivated in certain regions of the Aegean. These olives are said to be affected by a fungus carried by the sea breeze softly blowing from sea to the land at the end of November. This fungus helps to remove the olive's bitterness while it is still on the branch making the olives ready to eat as soon as they are harvested.
I believe this process can serve as a metaphor for our approach to raising children. Think of our children as these olives and us as the sea breeze. Just as the fungus helps the olives mature naturally we should support our children through their challenges and growth allowing them to experience and overcome difficulties while providing support when needed.
In my book I share the insights experiences and dreams from my own journey. I hope you find it engaging and meaningful.