HAPPY FATHER'S DAY: WHY BEING A
FATHER IS GOOD FOR YOUR HEALTH
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- Fatherhood is full of responsibilities and hard decisions
- and sometimes it may seem that taking care of your children is
ultimately wearing you down. But, in fact, being a father is one of the
healthiest professions on the planet. Now I know all you dads probably
think I’m crazy - especially those fathers who are currently dealing
with teenagers. But it’s true. Fatherhood is good for your health.
If
you were to sit down and look at all of the health decisions you have
made since you became a father, I bet you would be amazed as to how many
positive steps you have taken towards a healthier lifestyle. First,
statistics show that men who smoke have a higher rate of quitting when
they become fathers.
Also,
if you grew up not being physically active, once you have a child, you
have no choice but to move in order to keep up with them. And
sometimes, this can inspire men to actually start doing some exercise.
Fathers, I bet you’ve seen a change in your diet, as well. Being a
father means you have to provide healthy food for your child, and
there’s no better way to get them to eat well than to lead by example.
But
most importantly, the greatest health benefit of all comes from the
love that you feel when you see what your children can accomplish. And
the unconditional love that they have for you - that love helps you to
forget the ugliness in this world - will improve your mind and your
outlook for the future.

Every
year millions of families celebrate Father's Day to honor a man with
heart who leaves his mark on the lives of his children. Father's Day is a
tribute to that special person, who with love and patience, educates
and guides the children to a productive life. A dad can also listen and
encourage them in losses of life. We agree with the thought of Dr. Manny
Alvarez, who in his article says: “To me, fatherhood is a privilege
that should not be squandered. And on this Father’s Day, I want to
congratulate all the fathers who take their job seriously.” We must also
honor today our spiritual father, the Guru, and the father of all
living entities, the Loving Supreme Lord.
WHAT DO THE VEDIC TEACHINGS TELL US?
The
Supreme Lord Śrī Krishna is the father of all living entities, who are
placed in different high and low positions according to their desires or
aspirations. A sane person must know for certain that a living being,
however powerful he may be, is neither absolute nor independent. All
living beings must accept the origin of their specific power ... The
obedient son of the father never goes against the will of the father and
therefore passes life very peacefully in concurrence with the head of
the family, the father. Similarly, the Lord being the father, all living
beings should fully and satisfactorily discharge the duty and will of
the father, as faithful sons. This very mentality will at once bring
peace and prosperity to human society.
Śrīla A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupāda :
Śrīmad Bhāgavatam - Canto 2: “The Cosmic Manifestation”
Chapter 6: “Purusha-sukta Confirmed”
Verse 6 - Bhaktivedanta VedaBase
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