Dear Sons,

My 2 cents to my sons -

Dear Sons,

Our schedules barely allow us to have fun together, let alone allow me to teach. I'd rather spend quality time with you playing or telling you stories, instead of dumping my philosophy on you. I'd rather do that more asynchronously via a letter. Lol.

I hope what you would have seen me do and say would probably have conveyed some of these thoughts already, but still wanted to put those into words here. Your happiness in life is our first priority as parents. Take these with a pinch of salt and apply them in areas that you think you should -

1.  You are who you feel & think you are. And you can be who you feel you can be. So, be very self aware. Aware of the feelings/ thoughts that cross through you! Because that is what and who you are becoming! Always be conscious of the thoughts others are planting in your head, including these ones. Lol! Choose to house thoughts planted by others with a love based agenda, instead of a fear based one! It makes ton of difference in happiness. What you 'receive' from others may not always be of your choosing, but what you house in, can be your choice.
2. Most important in life is your intention and Spirited action towards that intention. That drives what you learn, attract and experience through in life. Intend the best and you will continue to vibe up. Be a perpetual student in that.
3. What you do receive, perceive, attract and experience is a function first, of your own 'vibe', and then what you have done 'so far' in this and past lives. Don't judge it good or bad. Judging anything one way or other programs you to think in a certain way. It closes more doors than you want. Keep an open mind. No judgement is one of the best approaches. People do what they do based on their level of understanding and awareness. Its their path, none of your business. Don't let it affect you. Forgive them, they don't know. Follow your spirited path. Follow your heart on what it says when you are calm. 
4. Higher you vibe (thoughts, feelings) more you manifest. Your vibe designs & develops your moral compass. Vibe at 'anger worry doubt guilt fear or shame' it multiplies the situations that created those. Vibe at 'content, gratitude, joy, love..' It multiplies those. Its simple.
5. Less you are attached emotionally to outcomes and let go of those, more you manifest
6. What you resist, persists.
7. A life lesson intended for you repeats, until you get it. Figure it out soon. Find what irritates you and why. Dig deep. Introspect the "Why". Find the answer and then let it go..
8. Your "Moral compass" is a function of vibe. You become your vibe and that attracts your tribe and hence the happiness. While money will get you comfort, it may not be able to buy happiness. Integrity in everything you do, is paramount.
9. Invest time in finding 'who' you are. Do that by learning about yourself, continuously, as much as possible. It will teach you ways of the life much better than anything or anyone. Most of us are delusional about ourself. We are self centered. The only way you can learn yourself is by being a third person observer for yourself!
10. Hate to burst your bubble, but there is no one up there in clouds who is controlling everything. Don't try to find that creative force/ creator out there. That creative force is within you. Universe experiencing and creating itself through you. Be that.
11. People do /say what they do, to you, based on their level of consciousness, awareness and knowledge. Forgive them often. Forgive yourself too. You too are son of the universe.
12. You are not this body, you 'have' this body. Use this vessel wisely.
13. Treat life with care. From a tiny bug, blade of grass, to giant trees, to animals, to love of your life. We as humans are only as important as all other life. No less, no more. It however is indeed a privilege to be in this 'human vessel'. You were born in this meat coated skeleton to drive it around through life, riding on a pale blue rock hurtling through space at breakneck speeds. You are fine.
14. We all have been born with a gift. Your objective during this body's transient presence in this reality (lovingly called 'life') is to find that gift. You keep coming back until you've figured that gift out. Purpose of the body's life is to give it away when you find it, to (share with) others with love. When you do, it multiplies. Abundance flows from it. You would love doing it/ giving it away.. That's an indicator that you've found it..do what you love. The FLOW is what sustains it! Abundance around the universe is driven by that flow. Be that flow. You will have no shortage of anything be it love, money, happiness, health..everything. 
15. Way to find that gift is simple. Your body is an interface you use to both 'make' and 'experience' this reality with. You are to experience what you must. The 'noise' as seen by five senses will maximize your experiences, positive or negative. It's all nothing but a dream. You must 'intend' & 'act' nevertheless. There will be a stage when you see past that 'noise', a time you will filter noise, at will, and you will be silent & perceptive enough to start seeing the clues to find that 'gift'. Lucky you've got a human body if you are reading this. Make it worth your while! Giving away that gift with love will bring you unlimited abundance, physically, mentally, fiscally, spiritually, and all that this body of yours desires. Don't forget to enjoy while you are at it!!
16. When you see the sea in a drop and see the universe in a grain of sand, know that like you, they are made of star stuff
17. Fun, exercise and relaxation are key life rejuvenating actions and more important than 90% other things.. Give it priority..
18. There *are* *no* *problems*. Only situations and experiences.. Believing that helps immensely whether to avoid or solve...

When my shadow is gone and we are free of illusion called life, Your mom and I live on through you both in this world experiencing the experiences! Go out there, have fun, do what your heart desires and directs as long as you are doing that out of love! As long as your actions are driven out of love based agenda instead of fear based ones, your moral compass will always point true North! Enjoy the journey!

Love,

Dad