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Today is my wonderful Nathan’s birthday. How apropos to be able to share him with you on his day.
Sometimes, I can’t believe how much I love my children and what a deep place of respect they hold in my heart. To be able to be together as friends, as adults, companions in all of life is my favorite thing. After almost a year of being separated from one another because of Covid, I visited Nathan in New York City and found such fun, companionship, stimulation and interest in our constantly flowing conversation. He is and has always been one of my most worthy companions and best friends. Being with him fills my heart, mind and soul.
Many people listen to his podcast (The Overthinkers) with his friend Joseph Holmes and find it compelling and educational. As a little boy, Nathan was asking questions, engaging in ideas, discussing his philosophy and insight as a way of life. Verbal jousting seems to be a Clarkson pass time. Reading and discussing every possible subject, book, piece of art, literature, science was pleasure for us all. It is no wonder, he became an adult who inspires so many through his life and work. Often, people find Sarah’s, or Joel’s or Joy’s writing, speaking or music online, they have the same reaction. How did you raise children who think and who are articulate? Who engage and add to the discussion of truth, beauty and goodness in our culture?
Today, Nathan and Joseph and I discuss this very subject: How to Raise Deep Thinkers. It was so very encouraging and inspiring to me to hear these seasoned men discuss what shaped them to become deep thinkers. I hope you will be encouraged as I was.
And be sure to tell Nathan Happy Birthday! :)
