A Better Father

Lives of the Stoics.  Yet, once again.  There's just so much there.

What about Education?  Can we be better, can we get better being in exile?  Depends on you.  There are always choices.  "We can't choose what happens to us.  We can only choose our reaction."

Rupi Kaur.  All three of her poetry books.  Buy them.  They may (and should) change your life:  https://rupikaur.com 

And again:  The Daily Stoic.  Lives of the Stoics. I'm almost done, then you can hear me talk about another book.  :) https://store.dailystoic.com/collections/signed-books/products/lives-of-the-stoics-signed-edition

Thank you for listening.  Thank you for being on this journey with me.  Thank you for giving me a reason to create this podcast.

I'm still working on the making-these-shorter part.  :). Start painting.  Start a podcast.  It's no longer yours once you create it and put it out in the world.  My daughter copies me.  Hold a door open for someone.  You never know who is watching and who I learning or being inspired by you.  So, do your best to be your best, act your best and be the inspiration for someone else.  Even if you never know you have been.

Maya Angelou:    I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.

Lives of The Stoics (book):     https://store.dailystoic.com/collections/signed-books/products/lives-of-the-stoics-signed-edition

James Clear; Atomic Habits (book):     https://jamesclear.com

If you feel the need to "cancel" that's exactly the time to get up, to move, to not cancel.  Ask for help.  Tell someone what you are feeling.  Let them know you need help.  If someone cancels on you, don't take their answer at face value.  Don't assume they don't need you.  Err on the side of showing up.

https://www.jessicalahey.com/amwriting-podcast/2018/11/18/episode-133-workingbackwards

Change the story.  Don't let society dictate what you feels.  Change the story and break free.

Things referenced in this podcast.

https://www.drjudyho.com

https://www.drjudyho.com/podcast/episode/1ffd4c11/ask-dr-judy-and-michelle-dempsey-surviving-and-thriving-after-a-breakup-or-divorce

What's the definition of the words you are using and what are you really trying to say?  What do you really think?  Is it your thought, or an idea of what you think is your thought, based on what you think a word means?

https://www.amazon.com/Make-Your-Bed-Little-Things/dp/1455570249/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=make+your+bed&qid=1607237830&sr=8-1

https://www.amazon.com/dp/1523242701?aaxitk=G5xOSEq1TMm6YCScnAX8jw&pd_rd_w=EX0tr&pf_rd_p=85731050-2c79-4526-9287-564e75a22ef0&pf_rd_r=J76E67S87F0SFDYGYT51&pd_rd_r=164e4a3f-fb3a-4b3b-b27c-f9561d9780f5&pd_rd_wg=Vr310&ref=dacx_dp_5424208320301_8505731820301

https://www.dictionary.com/browse/parent?s=t

https://www.dictionary.com/browse/friend?s=t

This is a Jay Shetty heavy episode as the finish the book, Think Like a Monk.  A highly suggested great read.  There is so much more to come and the rabbit hole continues to happen.  The next book started is called Lives of the Stoics,  I'm sure that'll be talked about soon, but there is still so much ground to cover with Shetty's book. So, we'll chat there also.  It's all about what you put in for what you get out.  Please, stay on this journey with me.  And thank you for starting this path.  We are going to go place and do things, promise.

http://jayshetty.me

The theme continues with Neil Pasricha, Armchair Expert and what helped keep my head afloat at times when it was needed.  Not to give spoilers, but "You Got This!" just might be what it was.  But how?  But why? Where did it come from?  Listen to find out.  Also, I think of a nice way to put some gratitude and niceness into the world.  Feel free to pay-it-forward.  It feels like a really good way to put some love into your heart and let others know you appreciate what they do for us.

As always, here are three things I mentioned in today's podcast.  All are highly recommended.

https://www.neil.blog

https://armchairexpertpod.com

https://tim.blog/guest/dax-shepard/

I just realized the irony of talking about building a writing in my journal habit, then realizing I hadn't written in my journal when talking about it.  HA!

I share a story or two.  Talk about how I'm not fine, but better.  Just didn't want this podcast to be misunderstood.  It's not about being fixed.  It's about getting to a better place and continuing on that path.  Plus, I'm vegan (no reason for saying that. heehee).

The links:  Neil Pasricha: https://globalhappiness.org/books/ (Mentioned in this Podcast: Two Minute Mornings Journal; The Happiness Equation)

How to Fail with Elizabeth Day:  https://howtofail.podbean.com

The Daily Stoic:  https://dailystoic.com

I'm back.  Smarter.  Funnier.  Healthier.  Dare I say.... better?  Just.  Better?  Yeah, that seems safe to say.  Get ready for Season 2 of A Better Father.  A more focused, determined approach to being divorced, a single father, and continuing life.  Just slightly modified from what is was just a mere 8 years ago... then 2 years ago... then 11 months ago... to today.

We'll be exploring getting better, being better, feeling better, living better and making the most a new life while living in a pandemic and raising a daughter 50% of the time.

Join me... won't you... 

Mentioned in this podcast (even though I said I wouldn't link to it).... Jay Shetty:  Think Like a Monk (https://jayshetty.me)

Thank you.  You are not alone.