Persist: The ongoing journey
by Peter Clothier The gift of another insight today. Well, it’s not exactly new, but it arrives with good timing and particular focus. A peculiar set of circumstances led me this morning to a video interview on Living Smart with the Jungian scholar, therapist and writer James Hollis, who — among a great many other useful thoughts — challenged me with this question: What did I internalize from my parents’ lives? My mind...
The male war for survival of the fittest
by Judah Freed Human civilization has been guided by a map of reality that makes sense of life and evolution as a male war for dominance, what’s called “the survival of the fittest,” which is founded on the old premise that might makes right. This cynical vision of society, today widely called “Social Darwinism,” has caused much suffering on earth. Let’s clear up some misconceptions about Charles Darwin’s findings on “natural...
On the trail
by Steve Norcross “Hike the Grand Canyon at your age?” Apparently this co-worker was not aware that ageist comments like this are not socially acceptable. He also was not aware of the assumption he made about what a man should be at my age. I was also immediately aware that he was really talking about himself, way overweight and definitely not fit and aging along with everyone else. Having recently moved to the Southwest,...
A father in court
by John Waye I felt vindicated. The family court judge had awarded me full custody of my seven-year old daughter. My three years of struggle as a single dad had been acknowledged. Even more, I felt huge relief. Twenty years ago, it was rare for a father to get custody. The court ruling reflects the changing view of fathers in our society. When my ex-wife had moved out, the responsibility of being a single parent weighed heavily on me...
MKP leadership elections
On December 8, the MKP-USA Council met by phone bridge and held its elections for Chair and Vice Chair, each for a two year term. Elections are pending for MKP-I positions. “With great pleasure,” said George Daranyi, chairman of The ManKind Project , “I announce that David Bauerly has been elected Chairman of MKP-USA, and Bob Oser has been elected Vice Chairman of that body. Please join me in congratulating, blessing...
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