The Spirit of Father's DayWritten by Lawrence Vijay Girard
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The highest form of communication is that which bridges gap between those communicating creating oneness. It is this experience of oneness that we long for with our loved ones and with God. When we can perfect our inner communication with Spirit we will consciously realize our oneness with all life - everywhere. This won’t be an abstract concept but an actual experience. For a child, Father’s day isn’t really about giving Dad a gift. It is about recognizing gift of caring that fathers express when they help put food on table, teach their child to ride a bike, cheer at a soccer game, smile at a graduation, give their daughter’s hand in marriage, giggle with a grandchild, and most importantly, act as a channel for God’s love to flow through them into lives of their children. For a father, Father’s day isn’t so much about taking accolades of a job well done (even though they may be well deserved!), but about giving thanks for opportunity to give. And remember, greatest gift that we give our children is actual expression of our love. It isn’t enough to feel love for them inside ourselves: we need to express that love. Take a moment each day and give your child kind of hug that can leave no doubt that you really treasure their presence in your life. Of course, greatest Dad of all is father of all life. So let’s take some time this Father’s day to remember our Heavenly Father. Let’s share our innermost hopes, dreams, challenges, temporary setbacks, and victories. And once we have had our say, let’s listen carefully: For God, Father of us all, may have a gift in store for us, gift of awareness of His Infinite Loving Presence in our lives.
Lawrence Vijay Girard is the author of Way of the Positive Flow and Positive Flow Parenting. As well as, his popular children's book, The Adventures of Harry Fruitgarden. You can find his books at: http://FruitgardenPublishing.Com
| | Summer Anti-Boredom ListWritten by Deborah Shelton
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* Learn karate. * Order room service. * Become one with a hammock. * Start a worm farm. * Write a new short story. * Start a snail farm. * Have snail races! * Repaint fence. * Let’s go swimming with dolphins. * Go fishing with Pappa. * Actually paint pictures every week instead of just watching lessons on Channel 8. * Landscape backyard to resemble a jungle. * Swing through trees like Tarzan. * Organize boxes of family photos. * Read an entire novel in one sitting. * Decorate Mom’s car with candy and marbles and toys and broken clocks. Let me glue everything on. * Create an entry for Art Car Parade. * Write an entire novel in one sitting. * Go to Disney Land! * Challenge Tiger Woods to a one-hole-winner-take-all match. * Go to Disney Land! * Open first coffee shop/cool bookstore in neighborhood. * Go to Disney Land!
Deborah Shelton is a mother, freelance writer, and author of the brand new book, "The Five Minute Parent: Fun & Fast Activities for You and Your Little Ones." Visit Deborah's website for more family-friendly ideas: http://www.fiveminuteparent.com
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