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Hats Off To You Dad!
What is a father? A father in my opinion is anyone who was able to provide the energy to balance the masculine energy within you. We are taught that we are male or female based on the body we are born into. New age teachings, which is basically a urecycling of ancient teachings, indicates though we are male and female we do carry the energies of both within us. Feminine energy governs our emotions and masculine energy governs our survival; atleast that is my interpretation of it all because it makes sense.
By Julia Alfred3 years ago in Men
Thank you father
Thank you father for being the help that gave birth to me, to have me come into such a beautiful, natural world with nature and human-made wonders all around me. Thank you for being by my side all these years and teaching me lessons about life in your own special way. As I grow older now, I see things more clearly from your perspective, although I resented them for quite a long time. I see where things went wrong and I see how you thought what you did was right and how you hold onto your arrogance that you are right through all that you have done for the family.
By Just Daniel3 years ago in Men
Ringing in The Ears: A Closer Look at Tinnitus in Military Personnel and Civilians
Hello, friend! Let's dive into an issue that doesn't get nearly enough attention as it should - tinnitus. That pesky ringing in the ears can range from slightly irritating to completely debilitating. Have you ever had that faint, high-pitched tone lingering in your ears after a loud concert? That's what we're talking about. But for many folks, particularly military veterans, this isn't just a temporary inconvenience. It's a constant companion.
By Phillip Smith3 years ago in Men
Our Fathers' Dreams and Disappointments. Second Place in Father's Footprint Challenge.
I wish I could explain to my parents what I do for a living. It's not that I haven't tried. The problem is that in their world, there is no equivalent to this job that has been created by digitalization.
By Ronke Babajide3 years ago in Men
Dear Dad
Dear Dad, It’s Father’s Day again. I stare at the bright card display in Walgreen’s, the conveniently placed gift cards for Lowes and Cabela’s enticing me to reach for them. I pick up a card. Open it. “Thanks for being the best dad ever” it reads in a bold font. I want to buy it. I want more than anything to buy it. To mean it. But it would be a lie.
By Camillia Simonds3 years ago in Men
Increase your muscles faster
Introduction: Building and increasing muscle mass is a goal pursued by many individuals who are passionate about fitness and strength training. However, achieving substantial muscle gains requires a comprehensive approach that encompasses various factors, including exercise, nutrition, rest, and consistency. This essay aims to provide practical strategies for maximizing muscle growth, offering guidance on training principles, dietary considerations, and recovery techniques.
By Prajjwol Olee3 years ago in Men
My Hero
I was fortunate enough to have a great Father, not perfect but great as in he taught me well. He taught me great music. He taught me great stories. He taught me how to work with my hands and too put in an honest days labor. But most of all he taught me how to love myself by loving his family in such a way that when I think back on it now it brings a tear to my eye. He gave of himself not just when needed but every moment of every day, making sure we all had what we needed to get by. We were not rich by any means but we were very happy. I hear so many stories of people who could not relate to their parents and I never have anything to add to the conversation because I never knew what that was like, of course I like many kids didn't always get them or they me. But we laughed so much, all the time. They were so much fun.
By John P. Creekmore3 years ago in Men
Paternal Reflections
The first time I saw the film ‘Bullitt' I cried buckets, but I was the only one moved in this way. Apparently everyone else enjoyed the film! Even more strange, I did not discover the reason for this lachrymose flood until half-way through the movie, and the shock took some years to wear off.
By Elaine Sihera3 years ago in Men
Nature Versus Nurture
I used to say mean things about my dad. Not mean things, just not nice. True things, sure, but not kind. And by ‘say’ I mean confess. Not to a priest or detective or anything, just my therapist. All of my therapists. They all let me say these things and then smiled foxlike when such words poured out with accompanying tears. Like a mama fox, but still.
By Nicky Frankly3 years ago in Men
Message to the Monster. Content Warning.
Dear Headless man, How long had you been hiding beneath my bed? Didn’t you know that I was already afraid to fall asleep in the dark? Couldn’t you hear me crying out to my daddy almost every night that I couldn’t sleep. He would come to my room and give me half a baby aspirin and tell me it was a ‘sleeping pill’, smooth my ringlets and say, ‘It’s all right, Dolly, go to sleep.’
By Tina D'Angelo3 years ago in Men
