Whats this all about…?
As I go through life I have found that the focus of my thoughts, the occupation of my time and what matters to me is in a process of shifting. This could simply be the result of aging, it could be the result of greater maturity - emotional, spiritual, etc., it could be the result of a greater awareness that life is shorte than most of us typically would like, and it most definately is a consequence of realizing that the greatest gift to me in this world is my family.
With you my family being one of the greatest gifts life has given to me I desire to share with each of you some of my life, my thinking, what is influencing me, why I do some of what I do, and what is going on at least part of the time in my heart and mind.
I am hoping a few things could happen:
Through informal writing I can clarify my thinking and persectives. That over time my thoughts, etc. will conform more deeply with my values, my deepest desires and the commitments I have made. I think for me… writing can help with that process.
I want to give each of you a little glimpse of who I am and some of my interior thinking and life. I simply hope that through this writing journey you can see my heart and what I want to be at the centre of my life.
FInally, I hope it opens a dialogue. Feel free to comment, let’s talk about it at dinner and as we drive or walk. Feel free to challenge and affirm. Let’s talk!
Finally, each of us which includes me, are more complicated and nuanced than what we write or say or espouse. I am a person in process. For me that means I am in the journey of learning to love, to bear with others and clothing myself with kindess, compassion, patience, etc (Col 3). It also means I am imperfect. I have edges, I have rough spots and I have places to grow. Thats alright. So I ask for your patience. And I commit to being patient with you in the journey of life you are on.
Just know… that I (and your Mom) are so proud of eahc person in our family. Each person has blessed us, challenged us, and made our lives better.
Love you all so much!
Dad