Why can’t you just do what you are supposed to?

Ever had this thought, as a professional or parent? Wishing for another person to be different, to change? Truth is, it’s not always possible. And in fact can be a great source of frustration, resentment, and energy drain.

If only this were easier. The thought floated through my mind as I clung to the rock 150 feet in the air. My fingers pulled at the crack on my right while I pasted my feet tenuously on the gray granite in front of me. I strained, sweating, trying to brute-force my way up, but I was stuck. I’m not going to make it.