Mindful Fatherhood. Renat Minazhdinov

and experience. It is difficult exactly because you are in control of this part way more than genes. What is important to pass? Will you have time and skill to really do that? (unlike with genes, where “skills” are embedded in you by mother nature and the time needed… well, not that long technically, if you know what I mean). Arguably, the part with knowledge and experience became more important than genes recently. Just because ability to learn, effectively work in the society and keep your mental and emotional stability are more important skills for success than muscle power, height, and color of eyes (not neglecting a good health in general, of course).

      So, your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to mindfully filter, pack and share everything you believe will be beneficial for the baby. Please do not expect me to tell you what those things are and share a clear step by step list – there are plenty of authors trying to shove those lists and tell you exactly what to do: what to teach, what to say, how to behave etc. I am here to tell you precisely (and only) this: