There are artists just like your father was: creative, yet disciplined, with a sense of loyalty towards the family. A well balanced artist
Well balanced, but not necessarily balanced in the way that creates a "successful" artist - though he was. Sometimes it requires the abandonment of all else in favor of singular focus. My father was a very dedicated person, though often spread thin.
usually kids grow up differently than we might have expected and see things with a different mindset than the one the parent had
While there are many overlaps, they live in a different environment, different social constructs and technology - it influences in ways that an older generation might not be - good and bad.
We can't control the way we are perceived,
Never identify with the opinions of others. Consider them always.
we can only try to do the best choices and be the best model we can be. The rest is out of our control.
If we understand this about ourselves, we would be more accepting of others.
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Yes, very well said about the consideration we have for the opinions of others. I am sure that it is for the better to keep open ears and listen while staying true to your beliefs.
There are always people with a bag full of free (bad) advices ready to give them to anyone who will consider living their life by listening 100% to what other people say
The internet is a great place to give bad advice - no consequences for the advisor.
Exactly!