Today we celebrate Father’s Day by paying homage to our greatest hero – Dad. These special men in our lives who are charismatic, and hard-working role models that show their undivided devotion to the family time and time again. These are the same men that taught us to chase our dreams, face life head on, and that hard work will propel us to achieve anything we want.
Our fathers taught us some of our most important life lessons. Their chivalrous ways taught us about respect. They encouraged us to humbly live the best life we can imagine for ourselves. Finally, they’ve set a fine example for us on how to be a great person towards our elders, wives, brothers, sisters, co-workers and even our loving animals.
Any man can be a father. It takes someone special to be a dad by setting a precedent to the younger generations while being the main man in the household.
My father is a big believer in being responsible for your own happiness. He always talked about finding joy in small moments and insisted that we stop and take in the beauty of an ordinary day. I am who I am today due to my fathers influence. I’m proud and blessed to have such a great role model in my life, because there have been and will continue to be endless times I used my fathers words, actions and thoughts as examples in my own life situations.
Here are 4 important things my dad taught me which stuck with me:
1. Do whatever you want in life, but be prepared to assume the consequences as well.
2. Everyone has a point of view, and what works for you may not work for someone else.
3. Be fearless, and face life situations head on.
4. Do the best you can today, as you never know what tomorrow will bring.
Happy Father’s Day to all the Dads out there!
Think about the father figures in your life who was/is an important male influence in your life…what is the one thing you appreciate about him the most? And how do you plan to celebrate him today?
All the best on Father’s Day 2012!
Eddie
Sounds like your dad is full of wisdom just like mine! I especially like #2 – too many people forget that others have opinions and preferences of their own. Good stuff!
I’ve been very fortunate to have a father, grandfather, and great-grandfather who all taught me many things about life, money, and how to treat other people. All three of them have walked very different paths in life, but they all put family first. I can’t wait to spend time with my dad later today and let him know how much his influence means to me.
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Andrea,
Thanks for your comment.
That’s awesome that you got to see some great wisdom from your great grand father, grand father, and father. Not many people get to experience all three.
Cheers.
I like the line about how not every man can be a dad. It’s so true. With my Dad I just really appreciate how he taught me to appreciate the simple things in life. He showed me that through things like connecting with animals and nature, you can be extremely happy. He also showed me the value of hard work and what can be accomplished with your bare hands. Unfortunately he lives far away and I won’t get to see him today, but I will be sure to give him a call and chat for a bit. He’s the kind of guy that really just appreciates the thought.
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Jeremy,
Thanks for the comment. Sorry to hear you won’t spend the day with your dad.
Where does he live now?
My Dad is a total hero to me, not from any one heroic event or anything like that, but a constant, consistent display of fine character and fairness. He tried to teach me financial lessons growing up, but I simply ignored them, wasn’t prepared to listen. But he also gave me the space to make financial mistakes and learn from them, watching from a distance. If I can be half the father he is I’ll be happy.
Hi Drew,
Thanks for your comment.
I’m glad to hear that your dad is an inspiration and a hero to you. Allowing someone the necessary space to try their own way, and hopefully learn from their mistakes.
I didn’t gain much from having a father; he was just a figure-head and a prescence. He did put food on the table and bought me some clothes to wear so I guess I’ll be grateful for that.
…..my life lesson from him was never to follow in his footsteps!
It is strange for me to get father’s day wishes because I still feel like a child sometimes. My dad is quiet and never taught me lessons, but there are many silent things I learned by observing.
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