Intro to fatherhood:
What I've learned so far

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Fatherhood has been the most magical journey. From imprinting on my son, to detaching from any sort of outcomes regarding him - God has presented me with an amazing opportunity to learn and grow.

The #1 Lesson that I have learned so far:

I won't dance around the "gold" I feel called to share in this email. The most important lesson I have learned from fatherhood thus far is something that feels all too familiar; a saying that is imbedded into my DNA through countless reminders from my own father growing up.
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The Golden Rule - treat others how you want to be treated.

This "basic" phrase that we have all heard throughout time struck into my heart. No, my heart created this feeling. The feeling of making something real. The feeling of great intention. A download so profound.
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The key to being a great father is to honor yourself the same way that you feel called to honor your child. The "mirror concept". We are all mirrors of our reality - every part of it. If there is a part of your reality that isn't "healed", that part of you will project onto others - as we are mirrors. On the other side of the coin, if you love yourself fully, feel fully confident and safe, and show no judgement to yourself - you will show that to others as a byproduct. I believe this is the way the world works.
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Just like all of the profound breakthroughs I have had in my life, this one almost felt "too easy".
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"This is the lesson?" "To treat others how you want to be treated?"
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I contemplated my thoughts in great detail, seeking deeper meaning and more tangible answers. And then I remembered - all of the most meaningful answers I have received have been this plain and simple. That's what makes them so great. The most meaningful answers are remembered, not found. This is our birthright - the divinity in life. Sometimes we forget that we already know.
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There have been countless other lessons throughout this journey, and I can't wait to share more with you all. For now, let's take one bite at a time, and fully digest this bite. It's time to remember. You can feel fully safe to know.
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With love,
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Joseph
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Here is my son - Summit This is a photo of his newest hairstyle.