Veteran Dad Podcast
Veteran Dad Podcast is an audio series designed for Veterans, by Veterans, that focuses on life, liberty, and the pursuit of sanity within 21st Century America. Hosts — Adam T. Cummings and Bob Althage served in the Marine Corps together. More than a decade later, they come back together again to share vulnerable takes, hilarious stories, and sage advice as they chronicle this new chapter of Fatherhood in their lives. Subscribe for future episodes consisting of conversations with Adam and Bob, interviews with other Veteran Dads, and research into what’s out there for those struggling to get up off the couch and begin living life forward again. The world is shifting with tectonic proportions — all we can do is prepare ourselves for it’s continuous churn. Join us weekly and learn what it takes to become the best Dad you can be. Let’s dive in.
I just returned from a looong 2600 mile road trip to Nebraska and back, visiting friends and family, while getting some much needed R&R. Although the trip went off without a hitch, I found myself upside down and backwards quite a few times along the way.
I tried to maintain my level of discipline on the road, as if I was home, and although found success in it for the first half — I quickly found myself climbing a sand hill once week 3 commenced. An internal battle had begun in an attempt to get me to have some fun. Finally, I let go. The strictness I tend to live with, went by the wayside, and I began enjoying some time not trying to be perfect.
It was fun letting go for the first time in 2 years. It was refreshing to see how far I’ve come since I stopped leading a lifestyle that has me enjoying such things on a regular basis. However, I’m home now and I’m struggling to reel it back in.
Now, given the fact we only have 3 more weeks until our 16-year old starts 11th grade, means I could let myself slide a little bit longer. But my old self is already beginning to surface as my body breaks down from the poor dietary choices and lack of solid sleep.
This is why I have trouble letting go into vacation mode to begin with. Granted, my 31-day journey across the U.S. is not a normal vacation experience. But I know I’m not the only one out there who struggles with reeling it back in once the proverbial lure’s been thrown out again.
So, How do we know when it’s time to let go?
How do we determine when it’s time to become disciplined again?
How do we enjoy ourselves at the appropriate times, in the appropriate ways, to feed that inner wolf without self-destruction rearing its ugly head?!
These are the questions we’re focusing on in today’s episode,
Let’s dive in.
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