I was once like you are now, and I know that its not easy,

To be calm when you’ve found something going on.

But take your time, think a lot,

Why, think of everything you’ve got.

For you will still be here tomorrow, but your dreams may not.

– Cat Stevens, Father and Son

Tofer and I are working on a song that tries to approach the flavor of Father and Son mixed with the book of Proverbs. I’m appreciating, more or less for the first time, a unique difficulty of fatherhood. How does one impart wisdom and counsel without odious preaching or crushing the recipient? How can one avoid being heavy-handed while still remaining responsible and truly helping the one you care for? My dad always did this well; I should have watched closer.