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<\/a><\/p>\nI remember as a little, tiny girl being afraid of those towering giants in my life. There were only two giant men that I took to early on without fear and they were my Father and Grandfather.<\/p>\n
While I understand that not every man is full of care, compassion and concern for the women and children in his world and those that are quietly observing, (make no mistake, they are observing and retaining what they observe) I also understand that there are men that want to be a force for good in this world. <\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n I applaud you and want to encourage you to continue to be a Giant! <\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Here are some ways we can all be Giants, but Men, please\u2026. Continue to stand up and be HUGE!<\/p>\n Giant of Compassion<\/strong> <\/span>\u2013 Men in particular usually have a hard time comfortably displaying their emotions and showing compassion isn\u2019t always the easiest. I know that kindness is there, filling your heart\u2026let it flow freely.<\/p>\n Giant of Love<\/strong> <\/span>\u2013 Continue to love and allow yourself to be loved \u2013 even when love hurts.<\/p>\n Giant of Giving<\/strong> <\/span>\u2013 Giving of what you have doesn\u2019t always come naturally, but we can condition our hearts to be a giant in this area. Don\u2019t focus on what you are giving, or to whom. Just give what you can and show others that there is nothing like it.<\/p>\n Giant of Laughter<\/strong> <\/span>\u2013 With the weight of the responsibilities that you bare, sometimes it is just good to sit back and do fun things. Laugh daily and share freely.<\/p>\n Giant of Family<\/strong> <\/span>\u2013 YOU head up the family, you are responsible, you direct, guide and shelter. Be there, be part of what goes on, share your heart with those in your family freely. Be authentic and in doing so, you will raise up giants of your own.<\/p>\n Giant of a Husband<\/strong> <\/span>\u2013 Men if you are married, the best thing you can do is to continue to date and spoil your wife. Find out, if you\u2019ve forgotten, what little things she adores and spoil her with them. Yes, we ladies need to do the same thing, but we gals are creatures of response and she will react. But, honestly\u2026don\u2019t do this just to \u201cget\u201d something in return\u2026.do this because you are a giant and are willing to do it because it is the right thing to do.<\/p>\n Giant of a Friend<\/strong><\/span> \u2013 Men, go and do some men stuff. Encourage each other and have fun. Take time to be a friend.<\/p>\n Giant of an Example<\/strong> <\/span>\u2013 There are little eyes watching you and you won\u2019t even realize it. You will cause someone, somewhere to remember something that you did\u2026something you considered insignificant and yet, in that moment it was larger than life to the onlooker. You are always inspiring someone and being an influence. The question is, are you inspiring great things or are you inspiring a lackadaisical attitude?<\/p>\n Giant of Wisdom<\/strong><\/span> \u2013 You have experiences that no one else around you has. You can share what you\u2019ve learned and those around you that are truly wise will learn from you. Share freely.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Lastly guys, remember, you are completely loved and adored by someone.<\/p>\n YOU ARE a giant in their eyes. Treasure that, protect that and use it. <\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Gals \u2013 you can be a giant to! I hope you will be.<\/p>\n Your turn! How can we be giants to those little eyes that are watching everything we say and do? Don\u2019t miss your opportunity to be heard here. <\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Dear Dad, you are already a HERO, just because you are a dad… be the best influence you can be without guilt<\/p>\n Dear Dad, I know you are busy with work &providing for the family, but provide memories too<\/p>\n Dear Dad, I know we are all special BUT never, ever forget that you are loved & adored<\/p>\n Dear Dad, even when I think I know it ALL, YOU still be the parent. I’m too young to make big decisions.<\/p>\n Dear Dad, laughter is the best medicine, but never forget tears are healing<\/p>\n Dear Dad, Even though guys are macho, we still need to hear “i love you”<\/p>\n Dear Dad, I know you want to give me the best of everything, but make me be responsible for what you give me<\/p>\n Dear Dad, we love big squishy bear hugs<\/p>\n Dear Dad, help me to own my mistakes, don’t enable me or excuse my actions<\/p>\n Dear Dad, I love you<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Dear Dad, help me to own my mistakes, don’t enable me or excuse my actions #FathersDay<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Marie Wikle (@spreadingJOY) June 17, 2012<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n <\/p>\n