Step Aside

In order to let someone experience success, you must be willing to let them experience failure. To be supportive of someone in their ventures means you cannot take over and do everything for them. By allowing them to do it on their own you are allowing them to become creative, resourceful and responsible. When we rob someone of this experience we literally stunt their growth and cause them to become dependent and fearful of stepping out and facing new challenges. Whether it's our children, our family members or our friends, we must be willing to step aside and let others learn for their own benefit. How can anyone ever grow if someone else is doing all the living for them?