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Happy Life Tip of the Week, Issue #066- Celebrate Dad
June 16, 2010
Hello

Appreciate Your Father for Your Happy Life.

Any man can be a father
but
it takes someone special to be a Dad .

Anne Geddes

The role of a loving and involved father is just as important to a child as the mother's role, although it is sometimes less obvious. In fact, in the US, we did not officially celebrate Father's Day until 1974 while Mother's Day was established 100 years earlier.

If you are lucky enough to have grown up with a loving father chances are you have lots of fond memories of shared outings, hobbies and interests- a strong source of happiness. However, research shows that much of our emotional intelligence also comes from our fathers. Fathers play with their children differently than mothers. They tend to be more rough and tumble, encouraging risks and helping to set boundaries. This leads to greater self confidence and better, more peaceful relationships later in life.

From half your happiness set point to better personal attachments to the vocation you choose, your happiness level comes from your father. For more of a father's contributions to his child's success and happiness see Fathers Day, 10 Reasons to Celebrate Your Dad, a new article at Happy Life U.

A great way to celebrate your Dad is with an appreciation letter. You might also think about how Dad prefers to give and get love and match your message to his own unique style. However you chose to go, --

Appreciate Your Father for Your Happy Life.



Affirmation
I am aware of all I have gained from my father. I am grateful for these gifts and in gratitude, I give back to my father and all good fathers everywhere.

Journal or Meditation Question
What do I share with my father? What memories, shared good habits, hobbies and interests do we share? What skills, talents, and character strengths do we share? How do I honor my father and the other fathers in my life?

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