Hope by Anastacia - A Spoken Word Poem
Hope by Anastacia – A Spoken Word Poem
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On Becoming a Better Man, Human, and Father
On Becoming a Better Man, Human, and Father
Hope by Anastacia - A Spoken Word Poem
Remember "show and tell" in school?
You got to stand up in front of the class and shine. You would show your new doll, pet rock, or construction truck to the entire class. Good times.
"Girls, I have a little secret to share."
They were nine and seven at the time, and it was time for a real conversation.
Despite not traveling the world- I've been able to give my girls a much larger worldview through my circle of friends and passions.
I've only been able to realize this by looking back on my life and connecting the dots.
Want to lose your kids' trust?
Here's are three simple tips to ensure this happens.
That's a lot of damn pressure to carry. But you're carrying it whether you realize it or not.
Start resolving your own shit. Yea, I said it.
Get therapy. Find support groups. Get a mentor.
That's a lot of damn pressure to carry. But you're carrying it whether you realize it or not.
I am the model for manhood for my daughters.
It became clear that this burden and responsibility were mine as their father and the first man in their lives.
That's a lot of damn pressure to carry. But you're carrying it whether you realize it or not.
That's a lot of damn pressure to carry. But you're carrying it whether you realize it or not.
“Your entire life happens inside your body.
It’s the one home you will always occupy and can never sell…
Everything is downstream from how your body is functioning.” @jamesclear
This quote shook me.
It refocused me to take care of my mental and physical wellbeing.
One body. One mind. That’s all we get.
On Becoming a Better Man, Human, and Father