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I saw Man of Steel last night.
It was worth every penny and not just for the references to Kansas State University. It got me thinking; about men, sons, dads, strength, and honor.
There were four key men in the story: SuperMan/Clark Kent/Kalel, his father on earth, his father on Krypton, and the antagonist, General Zod.
Each man was strong in his own skin, but only three were men of honor, men marked by their commitment to care more for others than their own self-interest.
I know men like this and none of them wear a buff blue body suit or a cape.
They take nieces and nephews ice skating, they help friends move in or out of a place, they are PhDs and high school drop outs, and produce the key to the community center so that mid-way through a long run…well, I would have a clean loo to use.
It’s in the details.
It’s the everyday “ordinary” actions of a good man that make or break him.
Does he love his wife in ways that the kids can observe and understand? (statistically one of the keys to raising healthy kids)
Does he tell the truth? Cop to his mistakes? Ask for help?
Is it his way or highway?
Can he collaborate and work towards something that is important to someone else and not himself?
Is he transparent? Accountable?
How does he speak to people: his family, friends, colleagues, waitstaff…people in need who could never repay him?
Is his life bigger than his paycheck?
I know a few fathers that are like that. Precious few. But they inspire me.
Seth, I see you as one of these fellas…men of honor. And so many guys at Adventures are such men whether seasoned or young, married or single, etc. My son, your son, best friends, colleagues, Madi’s fella…honor is the tipping point. It gives me hope and drives the desire to be a woman of honor through this storm. Cheers to you & yours. Remarkable people one and all.
Very well put! I shared it with my exceptional men.
I got chill bumps reading this post. Thank you for reminding me of the men of honor in my life. My cousin, your brother, was such a man as this.
You are constantly in my prayers and on my mind.
Pirate Bob is an exceptional man. Indeed.
I’m one of the lucky ones — my dad is a man of honor and then some. I’m so very thankful.