When I look at my son I understand the sacrifices that I must commit to in life. I see generations beyond my existence. I see my grandchild, great-grandchildren, and how my actions can influence or alter their trajectory in life. That alone forces me to approach everything differently. I became concerned with the example that I would be setting for my son, I began to eliminate things that I knew weren’t conducive to his and my growth.
Similar to when I relocated from Chicago, I knew that certain distractions could not continue to be a part of my life anymore.
Slowly I began to understand the sacrifice that was given by each generation before me. It's the cycle of life.
Understanding the transition into becoming a parent is a part of the process but apprehension to accept this role could have you feeling like a polar bear in a forest.
You must begin to be comfortable with the realization that you don’t know everything. It’s ok, this presents an opportunity for growth. This precious opportunity gifted me a chance to relearn life and not teach him my ways.
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