It's a profound and humbling shift in perspective. You start parenthood thinking your job is to be their guide and protector, their "hero," but then you watch them. You see their resilience in the face of challenges, their unfiltered honesty, their boundless capacity for joy over the smallest things, and their innate kindness. Suddenly, you realize they are the ones teaching you, reminding you of what's truly important.

That realization is a quiet one. They look up to you, believing you have all the answers and all the strength. Yet, secretly, you are drawing inspiration from their courage to be unapologetically themselves and their ability to face each new day with fresh eyes. They become your moral compass and your motivation, the standard of goodness you strive to meet.

The artwork presents a silhouette of a kneeling adult holding hands with a child, who carries a glowing lantern, set against a backdrop of layered mountains and a winding river illuminated by a setting sun. Above, the text "THEY THINK YOU ARE THEIR HERO. YOU REALIZE... THEY ARE YOURS" is displayed, with "LEADING THE WAY TO WHAT TRULY MATTERS." at the bottom. A rustic wooden signpost stands to the left, enhancing the scene's depth.

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I hitch hiked on a raft to another world!

Last summer I cobbled together a raft from logs, grabbed a couple premade meals from Costco and went rafting. Not sure how long I've been gone - but have yet to find a way home.

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Just hitchhiking down the river to the next world.

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