Who Taught You the Value of Showing Up?
This Father’s Day we’re not just celebrating fathers, but the men who were present in our lives. From the soccer pitch to the daily dinner table conversations, we’re reflecting on what it means to show up.
To The Men Who Showed Up, Thank You
Being in the room and being present are two very different things. When you think of who showed up for you, was it your dad? It could have been your uncle, a teacher, or a close family friend. We’re spending this summer exploring how to stay engaged when it matters most.
Which Father Figure Taught You The Value of Showing Up?:
- Who taught you how to shave without nicking yourself?
- Growing up, who did you turn to with the hard questions?
- Who made time to listen during your first big highs and lows?
These are the men who shaped us. Throughout the summer we’ll be exploring how that influence made an impact on us and how we can stay authentic and consistent.
Men Showing Up for Their Families and Why It Matters
The truth is, being present isn’t about the grand gestures or extravagant gifts, it’s about consistency; the reliable, day-in-and-day-out presence that forms the backbone of a relationship. But consistency isn’t just a willpower choice, it is a direct reflection of your mental health.
These figures from our past deeply impact who we are today, but maybe we didn’t have someone showing up for us the way we hoped. The real question is whether we are showing up for the people in our lives in the ways we might have needed someone to show up for us.
Pull Up a Chair, We Have a Seat For You
If you’re here and you’re curious, you’re doing the work to invest in yourself and the impact you have on others. Join the Conversation by following Cogent on Facebook, Instagram, or sign up for our newsletter for our summer-long exploration of what it really means to stay present.
Whether you’re sitting, standing, or lying on a couch, if you’re ready to chat, we’re always here to listen. Letting yourself pull up a chair is never easy, but in time, that space turns into a comfortable movie theatre seat. As you get more comfortable with yourself, the fears, disappointments, and pressures you’ve carried for so long start to feel manageable. This will give you back control over the stressors that have been buried alive for so long. Cogent is here when you need to learn practical evidence-based therapy to make a real change.
