There will be long stretches where nothing seems to be happening. The true explorer is patient and makes peace with the step-by-step nature of the process.
As her friend, you must offer your patience. As a lover, you must offer your heart and surrender to hers. As her parent, you must grow accepting of how she sets herself apart from the original tribe who created her.
I can be grateful and still not be content.
I can be content and still be restless.
I can have enough and still want more.
I can be at peace and still have desires.
I can love and still feel anger.
I can feel deep sadness and still feel indescribable joy.