Mindful Thoughts for Fathers is a series of beautifully illustrated reflections on different aspects of fatherhood, from the joy of holding your child for the first time and teaching them about the world, all the way through to the inevitability of illness and establishing bedtimes and boundaries. Pick this book up at any stage of fatherhood and dip into the calm of mindful awareness for deeper presence and understanding.
Comprised of 25 mindful reflections, each a thoughtful guide, Ady Griffiths (Vidyadasa) offers meditative reflections into the everyday details and bigger picture of fathering in today's hectic world. In this carefully crafted little book, he encourages every father to find and embrace a mindful daily awareness for deeper presence, acceptance and understanding.
Covering topics such as the father's changing identity, loving yourself as well as your loved ones and being 'good enough', this book aims to address the internal worries and struggles of fathers during one of the most challenging and rewarding phases of life.
Whether you pick this little book up in a time of crisis, or in a moment of rare stillness, allow yourself to be guided through some of the ups and downs in a father's life, and let your mind pause to enjoy and cherish every stage of your child's life.
By:
Ady Griffiths
Imprint: Leaping Hare Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions:
Height: 135mm,
Width: 110mm,
ISBN: 9781782409557
ISBN 10: 1782409556
Series: Mindful Thoughts
Pages: 160
Publication Date: 03 March 2020
Audience:
General/trade
,
ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
introduction New Beginnings Precious Human Birth First Phases of Fatherhood Foundations of Mindful Fathering Changes of Identity Internal Sat Nav Gift of Attention Wheel of Life Chop Wood, Carry Daughter Skilful Habits Loving You, Loving Your Family Being ‘Good Enough’ Life Lessons We Need to Learn? Playtime, Playgrounds and Pathways Being in Nature Holidays & Hell-days Being Creative Together Devices of Mass Distraction & Miraculous Invention Bedtime Boundaries Timelines Stillness & Solitude Friendship, a True Treasure Community & Communication Family Ancestry A Legacy of Love A Father’s Love Continues acknowledgements & dedication
Ady Griffiths is a father, yoga, meditation and embodiment teacher, web designer and creative; he facilitates live and online events and trainings. He was ordained as a Buddhist as Vidyadasa in 2011 in the Triratna Buddhist tradition, he has been practicing yoga, meditation and Buddhism since 1993.
