A common lesson in parenting and practice: adaptability means not insisting.

We learn about adaptability from our daughter. What worked yesterday doesn't work today. The brilliant words that struck the right chord a moment ago fall flat. So what? Do you insist on it?

Don't be insistent - when the window of opportunity closes, don't try to smash it open. There was a moment of openness about feelings, but then distraction happened... there is no rewind button there.

If you "fight" for your balance, like some kind of war against gravity, you can't win. But if you trust gravity to do its job...

How long until you realize you need to change your approach, your mindset?

Insisting is NOT listening. And listening is the heart of adaptability.