Out of nowhere

When we break the silence, it has to create more meaning than the silence itself. Otherwise, we’re just making noise.

they try and put you in a box because they can't contain you

Put your heart into it - everything

The way you talk, the way you walk, how you work, & how you love. When you pray, when you play, & also when you cook, write, teach, & train

Put your heart into everything you do, so that your life is worth living & that there's no regret too

‘If the path be beautiful, let us not ask where it leads.’ Anatole France

In this world of men,

We aren’t defined by our income We aren’t defined by our jobs And we aren’t a product of our status.

We don’t demean those around us Because they can’t afford their bills And that they don’t have really big cars To drive over very small hills In this world of men, We aren’t parading our affiliations And electing convicted felons, And discarding representation.

We aren’t trying to be intimidating, or vengeful, or dangerous or sinister, or evil, or misogynistic or bitter.

In this world of men, We’re not power hungry, we’re powerful We galvanise our people, We are strong, because we’re equal. We’re not in denial that our healthcare systems aren’t set up for women, aren’t set up for minorities, And aren’t criminally underfunded. Much like our teachers, from nurseries to colleges Our foundations aren’t based on false promises. In this world of men, we accept people for who they are, Not how they may look, or how they may scar. We don’t discriminate, We speak to those who need us with affection We don’t wait just to be heard, we listen with intention. In this world of men, Being married is a giftIt’s not the last day of freedom, And it’s not the last chance to live.

It’s the definition of purpose It’s being with someone you love Unconditionally, mindfully, always and above. It’s being a father, to a person you love more than anything in the worldand you’d do anything to protect them, from anything that can occur. It’s being their stability, when they’re finding their feet When they’re losing their balance, when they’re learning to speak. It’s seeing the person you love, in a beautiful new way That’s calling out for your warmth, every single day. It’s smelling their hair when they’re in your arms. You feel like a giant to them.

And maybe, one day we’ll be able to live, In this world of men. It’s letting them cry because crying is peaceful, and building them up again. And I hope that this world my daughter inherits is a better world for them.