Stay-at-Home Dad Sabbatical: 413 Days of Living Wisely
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My stay-at-home-dad sabbatical is complete. I called it a “SAHDadical”, and it has made me the happiest and wisest I've ever been.
During these 13.5 months, I experienced restorative solitude, found deep rest, and then sharp clarity. I grew my faith and solidified my foundation of family. I unlocked new dimensions of personal and professional growth and bold future visions.
It has been a profound blessing to have been fully present during the first year of my first child’s life. Lasting from June 27, 2022 to August 14, 2023, these 413 days (Love I You!) were truly transformational. This sabbatical served as a sacred container to gently, yet firmly hold the most special season of my life yet.
I heard and honored the call to “Pursue a Wisdom Sabbatical.” Looking back, this is clearly one of the best decisions I've ever made. This is an intimately personal essay sharing my experience of taking a sabbatical: why and how I did it, the highlights and key lessons from it, and my commitments to the great adventure of life ahead.