The Inward Dad

An Inward Dad Challenges Himself

Challenging ourselves as men is something we love to talk about and watch in movies, but it is hard to do in the everyday
A man must challenge himself within
The status quo feels safe and that is why so many men move toward it
A dad is a man who hasn't stopped challenging himself
As a man leads himself, he will lead his family
Your battle to grow as a man directly impacts the kind of husband and father you will be

An Inward Dad Secures Himself

Many men are living with a self-imposed green screen in their life
- They are projecting what they 'think' of themselves or what they "wish" about themselves
Ever man should know their real selves without their masks
This takes self-examination (the inward journey) that few men take the time to do
A man who is secure in himself is a better parent because he doesn't allow his kids to define him
Some men are "mask dads" they put on a mask of the dad when other people are around
This is "parenting for others"
Keep growing and being secure in who you are as a man, you'll be a better dad for it

An Inward Dad Balances Himself

Balancing yourself is understanding an important part of life: "Life is full of seasons and rhythms"
As a man, You must seek to balance yourself in the midst of the seasons you are in
- Don't allow the busy season or the restful season to define you
- You want to be centered in your own identity as a man so you can handle the different seasons of life
Self-Care is the energy that fuels your ability to truly care and serve others
A balanced dad understands his need to stay strong in the seasons of life

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