1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 The fathers we have are the fathers we need. The lessons they teach us about our worth, our value, our lovability, our selflessness, are critical to forming our own opinions about us and how we wish to show up in the world.&amp;nbsp; During this episode, Dara Munson, the first Black CEO of Family Focus, member of Alpha Kappa Alpha, Sorority, Incorporated, shares the lessons that her daddy taught her. Although her father could not support her the way she would have liked, he fathered her the best way he could.&amp;nbsp; And after years of “doing the work”, she realized that what he could offer was good enough.&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; Dara shares some insights for those who desire to accept the father they have: Your father was a man before you came along, with dreams, aspirations, and goals. There is more to him than meets the eye.&amp;nbsp; We must be mindful to acknowledge that the love fathers offer may not be the healthiest version of love. We can grow from this version of love that we assumed to be truth, to discover the right kind of love.&amp;nbsp; Withholding love from our fathers does not open us up to more love, it keeps abundant love at bay.The love you give may return to you from an entirely different source. Forgiveness comes in cycles.&amp;nbsp; It’s ok to nurse your wounds and be disappointed that the father you hoped for may never exist.&amp;nbsp; Sacrifice temporary pleasures for long term desires.&amp;nbsp; Duality is necessary to have the ability to love a father who has not been his best for you. If given the opportunity, and with capacity, celebrate the father you do have.&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; Resources Referenced in this Episode Grab your free copy of the Write Your Truth by the F.A.C.T.S. Guide myfavoritelife.co/factsguide&amp;nbsp; Grab an autographed copy of my book Of All the Lives I've Lived: This is My Favorite: An Inspirational Memoir Grab a copy from Amazon &amp;nbsp; Connect with me Instagram @lotushalehill instagram.com/lotushalehill | Facebook facebook.com/lotushalehill @lotushalehill| MyFavoriteLife.co website &amp;nbsp; Connect with Dara Munson on IG @dara__d (two underscores) My Favorite Life http://sites.libsyn.com/468816/general <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/27166578/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/88AA3C/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/content/154185000