Honoring an Elder, Michael Meade
Fatherhood is, ideally, a form of mentor hood. Our Elders are our mentors and, by extension, also our Fathers. G. Kamana Hunter, Mohawk healer, finds that mentoring from an elder is a two way process. by G. Kamana Hunter It would be my first time meeting Michael Meade, a pioneer who’s work has sought to bring viable mentorship back to modern society. By studying the rites of passage and rich myths from many ancient cultures, he...
“Poetry for Men” and Other Problematic Labels
Rick Belden finds that labeling his poetry only limits the reader’s expectations. by Rick Belden I’m not crazy about labels, but I understand that they can be useful and necessary in helping us sort through the mass of information to which we’re all constantly exposed. For some time now, I’ve been struggling with the problem of how best to characterize my writing, as a way of introduction for those who haven’t seen it. Is it poetry...
Occupy Paradise: A ManKind Project Elder Retreat
The Northwest ManKind Project Elders are holding a Summer Elder Retreat on June 22-24, 2012 at Camp Westwind Lincoln City, OR. [Click on the Link above for the full PDF flyer!] Westwind Invitation Tour provides an inspirational slideshow on just how wonderful this opportunity will be. Elders of MKP, are you in? This event is open to all Elder Men – regardless of MKP affiliation. Invite an Elder you know! cjc – is a deeply...
The New Macho
by Boysen Hodgson The New Macho He cleans up after himself. He cleans up our planet. He is a role model for young men. He is rigorously honest and fiercely optimistic. He knows what he feels. He knows how to cry and he lets it go. He knows how to rage without hurting others. He knows how to fear and keep moving. He knows joy, and shares gratitude. He seeks self-mastery. He has let go of childish shame. He feels guilty when he’s done...
Is The Process of Becoming a Do It Yourself Project?
by Pedro Serrano My first memorable experience with cognitive dissonance came after reading a quote attributed to Nelson Mandela: “Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure.” Something about that seemed weird to me. South Africans fearful of their power? They lived in a society where institutionalized racism was defended by millions, and where people, White and...
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