Let Us Make Strong Strides Into The Future

Here in Canada, the days are now getting much longer, the weather is turning warmer, and the trees are in full bloom. Gorgeous flowers are starting to take hold for the summer and the little birds start their incessant chirping at 4 am as the skies start to lighten.

What a beautiful time of celebration this time of the year is, with Pride Month, Father’s Day, and the Summer Solstice all being recognized, among so many other events around the world. It’s also my aunt’s 96th birthday, so that is of itself a reason for our family to rejoice.

Now is a time of nourishment, growth and abundance. Nature gives us so much to see and hear. We are enjoying maximum daylight, as the solstice grows near, surrounding us with warmth and energy. Let’s revel in the beauty that surrounds us, regardless of where we find ourselves or the circumstances we are currently navigating.

We should also take some time to honor those brave leaders of the past and present who have forged paths for others to follow, in spite of insurmountable odds. We can salute them for effecting lasting change and support them in ongoing pursuits for liberty and justice around the world.

The recent celebration of Father’s Day alsoreminded me that we must salute our fathers and forefathers, and those who have become father figures to us. When we think of fathers, we sometimes think of their traditional roles from back in the day as leaders of the family, sole breadwinners, arbiters of sibling arguments, and ultimate disciplinarians. It wasn’t cool for fathers to show emotion or tenderness, far less cry, and, of course, they were always right, even when they were not.

I’ve said it before, but it’s absolutely true: My mother gave me my drive, but my father gave me my dreams. Thanks to him, I could see a future ~ Liza Minnelli

Thankfully, with the awakening of the divine masculine, fathers can now be all of the above and so much more. The new and improved version of the enlightened father. It’s now okay for him to be human, to express his feelings and to get it wrong and apologize. It’s delightful for him to take part more fully in family life, rather than being mostly an observant bystander and mere provider.

Spirit guided me to take a moment to show gratitude for our fathers and forefathers. We should thank them for setting our eventual course, difficult though it may have been at times with the antiquated beliefs and customs of their day. We must remember that in their hearts they did the best they could with what they had at the time.

Mistakes were made and often not even recognized as such. With the benefit of hindsight, we can see now that their decisions were sometimes errant and counterproductive, but usually made with good intentions.

Manliness consists not in bluff, bravado, or loneliness. It consists in daring to do the right thing and facing consequences whether it is in matters social, political, or other. It consists in deeds not words ~ Mahatma Ghandi

The best news is that we can always learn from our experiences, and those of others. We can shift our thinking, where necessary, and set our own new paths. What happened in the distant past was not our fault. But how we move forward now is much more in our control.

Let’s invest some time once again to focus this control on our own intentions. We can change perspective and course-correct, where necessary, to get back onto the path we truly desire. Let us send out visions for change and peace throughout the world this summer. Let us radiate love and healing, patience and forgiveness. Let us absorb the life energy that surrounds us to make stronger strides into the future of our own design.

And, of course, if still possible, let us hug our dad.