One of the common themes I'm seeing develop in my blog is this revelation of what my father was like when I was a child, as I've seen him through the eyes of an adult. As I wrote in an earlier post, meeting and getting to know Chris Brogan - an ambitious young man who's driven by that entrepreneurial passion and vision that lead guys like him to sacrifice time away from their families - really impacted me in how I see my father. The parallels between the two are uncanny.
I came across a post Chris wrote on the Dad-o-Matic blog that, quite frankly, had more value and impact on me than any other material (book, blog, text, audio, video or live speech) I've encountered by the man. The post - and more importantly, the video - instantly created a lump in my throat and produced tears in my eyes.
It's a beautiful exchange of love and bonding between Chris and his toddler son. It deeply touched my heart. I have no doubt that if/when my dad were to watch this video, it would touch his too. Both my father and I know that he loves me with all of his heart and wishes he could go back in time and increase the quantity of exchanges between us such as those Chris revealed in this video.
In the end, when the dreams are achieved and the passion diminishes, what counts - and what both parent and child long for - is more of the pure exchanges of love that last forever in the hearts of both. I want more moments like that with my children. Forget social media and all the hype or achievement surrounding Chris Brogan. He has earned my deepest respect as a father who truly loves his children.
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