Conversations with My Father

Session Two

"I accept things for what they are", rolls off the tongue in a liberating sort of way. It feels refreshing, exhilarating and can be the sweetest thing one has ever known after a long struggle trying to bring about an unnatural change. Yes, acceptance is an absolutely amazing thing to achieve but the reality is it's often easier said than done. Accepting someone or something means that despite how much you dislike their attributes you are willing to either love or leave them as is.

Please join my father and me, as the value of acceptance is explored in "Conversations with my Father Session Two".

1. What is your biggest failure in your career, parenting or life? How did you overcome it?

D. Lester Morgan: At one point in my life, I did not live in harmony with myself and God. This manifested itself in me not taking advantage of opportunities. In doing so, I lost my concept of time. Nevertheless, I could always hear the elders in the back of my mind saying that you know better. Through prayer and exercise, I was able to redirect my life.

A.M. Morgan: My biggest challenge has been in realizing that being who you are means that some will not accept you. I often struggle with concealing my thoughts and true feelings because of the conflict I think it will bring. I now understand that having a point of view sometimes means disagreeing with others. You spoke of being in harmony with yourself and God; I would say to me that means I will no longer fight my true self.

2. How did you gain an understanding of the definition of manhood and how was your transition into accepting all the responsibilities that come along with it?

D. Lester Morgan: In growing up, I was taught that a man is supposed to be a provider. This meant to me getting an education and finding a good job. I was never taught the spiritual aspects of being a man. Later years taught me that in order to develop holistically spirituality has to be a part of it.