Happy Father's Day
Yes, life is not about us but about God, and God is about others, and the first circle of “others” consists of our children. We parents must provide our young with three things: feet to stand on, wings to fly with, and a moral compass to know where to go. Sequentially speaking, feet come first since they constitute the foundation from which to alight. If we do a good job, our children will eventually undertake their first solo flight, establishing a constructive independence. From time to time they will come back to the place from where they took off for rest, fellowship and guidance when needed; but like a healthy adult bird, they will know they have wings to go places and they will use them. That is when the moral compass becomes crucial, to show them not just where to go, but also when to do it and how to get there.
My dad modeled this for me.
This excerpt is taken from Ed Silvoso's latest book, Transformation. You can purchase the book by clicking here from our bookstore.