Motivational Monday - Happy Father's Day pt2: How Random Encounters Remind Us What Love Truly Is

In this special Father's Day episode, I dive deep into the reflections and lessons learned. Yes this Father's Day wasn't just another holiday - this was a masterclass in how life teaches us when we're paying attention. I started my day with some great meditation / stretching, and then surprising my dad at church, hearing a powerful word about faith from Mark chapter 5, then headed to the lake for some meditation time.

But here's where it gets real - while I'm sitting there trying to process this great sermon, life decided to give me a front-row seat to the most profound lesson about love, loss, and the preciousness of time. I watched a father and son create the kind of memory that kid will carry forever as they kayaked together, while simultaneously witnessing a family say their final goodbye to a loved one by spreading ashes in that same lake. Talk about perspective, right?

The whole experience reminded me that we're living this 360-degree life where every moment matters, every connection has purpose, and every day is an opportunity to love harder. I even had an unexpected reunion with an old coaching friend and got to see how one of my former young players is now impacting his community at just 23 years old. These aren't coincidences, family - these are divine appointments that remind us what really matters.

I'm sharing all of this because I want you to walk away from this episode with one clear message: don't wait for holidays or special occasions to show love to the fathers, uncles, cousins, and family members in your life. Call them today. Text them. Make those memories while you can. Because I promise you, in your lowest moments, it's those connections and that love you've invested that will carry you through.

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I invite you to drop me a comment about a moment when you realized how precious time with loved ones really is, and share how you've learned to celebrate the people in your life beyond "man-made holidays!" Let's keep building and spreading love in our authentic journeys together. 💪🏾

Cousin Ed's Corner is not just about motivation - we're living it. Share this with someone who needs this reminder to cherish their family and create lasting memories while they can! 👑