Consider this our dad-ication to the men who shape our world.
– KEYS SOULCARE
Happy Father’s Day! It’s that time of year when we celebrate the amazing men in our lives who have shown us what it means to be a dad. Fathers have a special place in our hearts. From teaching us how to ride a bike to giving us words of wisdom, their dedication and love inspire others to embrace fatherhood’s joys and challenges as they strive to be the best fathers they can be.
Today, we want to honor those influential men who have positively impacted their children’s lives (and are making their mark on the world). Prepare to joyscroll these notes from lightworkers who have loved, supported, and guided us through thick and thin.
FATHERHOOD IS HOW YOU SHOW UP IN THE WORLD.
“Being a dad, your responsibilities don’t end at home. They include how you show up in your community, in your relationship, in your work, in your friendships, and in the time that you’re by yourself.” — Dan Doty, co-founder of EVRYMAN
FATHERHOOD IS FACING THE UNEXPECTED.
“When I first became a dad, I was 22, fresh out of college, and I wasn’t prepared. The pregnancy was accidental, and the first two years were pretty hard. While I had always envisioned myself as a father and was really excited about having a baby, it was not the path I had expected. With that being said, I embraced it wholeheartedly. Even though the relationship didn’t work out with Davynn’s mother, we became excellent co-parents, which is something I’m very proud of to this day.” — Sean Williams, founder of The Dad Gang
FATHERHOOD IS SETTING AN EXAMPLE FOR YOUR CHILDREN.
“We have to be role models in our house first. It’s really not an outside thing for me. We got our sh-t straight. We got our communication in order. We got our goals in order. We got our love in order.” — Swizz Beatz, producer, rapper, and AK’s soulmate
FATHERHOOD IS THE NOT-SO-LITTLE THINGS.
“Getting a hand-drawn card. Driving my babies to school and singing at the top of our lungs. Having breakfast and staring into the eyes of my beloved, getting lost in her depth, knowing her love is my anchor…I’ve never been able to say this and mean it, but today I can. If this were all I had… it would be more than enough. I am enough.” — Justin Baldoni, Actor, author, and host of Man Enough podcast
FATHERHOOD IS BREAKING THE CYCLE.
“The fact that my own father was largely absent from my childhood helped shape my ideas about the kind of father I intended to be. When Malia was born, I made a promise to myself that my kids would know me, that they’d grow up feeling my love keenly and consistently, knowing that I’d always put them first.” — Barack Obama, former president and author
FATHERHOOD IS PREPARING FUTURE GENERATIONS.
“Being an adult is not synonymous with being a man. As fathers, it’s crucial to equip our children with the necessary skills to flourish in manhood, not simply reach adulthood. We don’t just ‘have’ kids; we’re not raising children, we’re raising future adults.” — Glen Henry, founder of Beleaf in Fatherhood
Share some love and gratitude for your fathers and father figures! Let us know who you’re thankful for in the comments!
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