How Modern Dads Infuse the Zen

To all the fathers in the world, we celebrate you!  You work hard. You do your best to take care of your families.  Take some time to breathe deeply and stretch it out.

When parents come to Los Angeles, you may not know where to take them. If you are anything like me, you intend to keep it healthy. Serene. Beautiful. And fun!

My dad recently visited us in Los Angeles. Although Dad didn’t take any of my yoga classes, there were several zen outings we shared together. Lasting memories were created.

Yoga means union. I know my physical yoga practice and daily meditation fuels a healthy relationship with my aging father.

One of our favorite places to visit was Lake Shrine in Pacific Palisades. Watching my dad take in the view and soak in the good energy was a joy. At his age, he has grown to appreciate the simple things.

We even shared an afternoon tea together.  Dad used to only drink coffee with a lot of cream and sugar.  After his stroke, dad doesn’t like the taste of coffee anymore, he prefers tea.  Dad is becoming such a yogi:)

Dads, fathers, papas, if you are anything like my dad, you will do anything to take care of your family.  Make sure you take time to nurture yourself along the way.  Your family will appreciate it more than anything else.
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Never say never.  We are all on a journey.  We all continue to evolve, even the most stubborn of dads.