Fathers | by Madisyn Taylor The idea of fatherhood is both personal and universal. We all have ideal concepts surrounding fatherhood, and we also have our real fathers. Fathers who were there or not there for us, fathers who provided financial support for our families or failed to do so, fathers who loved or neglected us, fathers who were our role models or gave us someone to rebel against. Our father may have been there for us sometimes and not there for us at other times. The process of reconciling the ideal father that resides in our minds with the father that we actually have is a fertile one that can teach us a great deal about ourselves. Our relationship with our father will often affect our relationships with the other men who will come into our lives. You may have learned to behave and think in certain ways because those were the ways that your father acted and thought. Certain talents that you possess may have been passed down to you by your father. There also may be personal issues that you inherited by virtue of who your father is. Understanding how your relationship with your father has influenced you can help you better understand yourself and the life that you have created. In a time when mothers, the sacred feminine, and female energy are being honored, it is important not to forget the importance of fathers. Father energy and mother energy are the two complementary energies necessary to bring a healthy human being to fruition in the world. Many of the ideas surrounding fathers are changing in the wake of more modern parenting styles and the more egalitarian roles that are evolving between the sexes. More men are embodying the mother energy these days, and a woman can provide father energy for her children. Either way, we can all benefit from thinking about our fathers and how they have influenced who we've become and the ways that we walk through this world. Let us remember to honor our fathers. | DailyOM Course Spotlight by Lisa J. Smith Do you keep making the same poor choices over and over again? Do relationships in your life suffer because of poor communication? Do you sometimes feel as though you have no control in your lives? It could be because your inner child is in the driver's seat, and if you've ever seen a six-year-old drive, well, that says it all. Our inner child is part of us--actually it is us at one point in our life. But even though we grow up physically, a part of us still remains that child. This can be good in terms of play, fun, and just looking at life with the wonder of a child, but when our little inner child is in the driver's seat making life decisions that children have no business making, that's a whole other story. In this course you will learn to identify the difference between your inner child and your adult self, along with how to discern the difference in others as well, which will help communication. You'll learn what triggers you to react, and get to the root of why you feel the anger, fear, anxiety, and other emotions that are holding you back. We will also explore the positive aspects your inner child brings to the party that is you, and how that can be helpful. You'll develop skills to bridge your adult with your inner child, leading to a more balanced way of living in the world that fills your life with joy, laughter, fun, success, and healthy relationships. Top 10 DailyOM Courses 1. Chair Yoga for Healing, Strength and Mobility 2. Fit and Fierce Over 40 3. Overcoming Body Shame 4. How to Communicate Like a Buddhist 5. 21 Day Ultimate Tabata Yoga Challenge 6. Lose Emotional and Physical Weight with Tapping 7. Sacred Self-Care and Ayurvedic Nutrition 8. Make Yourself a Money Magnet 9. 14 Day Spinal Reset 10. 15 Minute Yoga for Aches and Pains
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