The face of wisdom??? At 73 years old, you like to think you have gained some wisdom. Well, I don't always feel wise, but I do try to help others, mostly young fathers. It's top of my mind to share what I have learned because being mentored came late to me. This experience is the topic of a memoir that is currently at my publisher.
The title is "A Vagabond Life - A Memoir of Father Hunger". I hope for it to be available before the end of the year.
Sometimes it's good to be reminded of things we may already know, or really never thought through. Here are some thoughts:
- The bravest person is not the most fearless. It’s the person that may be terrified but does what they have to do.
- A beautiful person is not the most pleasing to the eye. It’s the person that is pleasing to all the senses.
- A successful person is not measured by accomplishments alone, but by the failures that were overcome while serving others with kindness and grace.
- A good parent is not one that gives without expectations and overly protects. It is the parent that guides, tests, and corrects while placing learning stresses on their children while preparing them for the world.
- Honesty alone does not ensure respect. An honest person who can be believed without deception yet with thoughtful forbearance will be the most respected.
- Those things that can be perfected will take away from other things that could be done better. Choose wisely.
- Have integrity and you will have friends, influence, purpose, and meaning.
Michael Byron Smith
Author of “The Power of Dadhood”
