San Diego Boys to Men conducts second father-son Rite of Passage Adventure
by George Selders The San Diego Center of Boys To Men completed their second Father-Son Weekend this past April. Thirteen fathers attended the weekend, supporting fifteen boys as they participated in their Rite of Passage Adventure (ROPA). In one case, two young brothers were fortunate to have both their father and their grandfather present for their initiatory entry into manhood. Another father was blessed to have two sons...
Music review: ‘Translucent’ – Solo instrumental piano CD by Roth Herrlinger
by Wayne Lee “When I sit at the piano, I open up to what will come through, and let inspiration lead as I lose myself in the music.” So says Roth Herrlinger, who has just released his first solo instrumental piano CD, “Translucent.” The sincerity of his statement speaks volumes on the simplicity, authenticity and penetrating connectedness of Herrlinger’s music. “All of these songs came from that...
ManKind Project leaders plan restructuring of organization at Glen Ivy meeting
by Judah Freed In May 2009, about 25 leaders from The ManKind Project worldwide gathered at the Glen Ivy Retreat Center in Corona, California. A similar meeting at Glen Ivy in February had set the agenda for this gathering. Over the course of four days, these men passed through an intense process of personal and group transformation that culminated in a profound rethinking about how to structure the international operations of MKP....
Poetry: My Sons
by Kit Lueder Sometimes my sons are Children of the Sun, Intense and radiant, Excited and streaming with energy. Sometimes my sons are Children of the Stars, Steady and ever-present, Independent and limitless. Sometimes my sons are Children of the Moon, Cool and distant, Not avoiding but not reaching out. Sometimes my sons are Children of Venus, Affectionate and loving, Close and considerate. Sometimes my sons are Children of Mars,...
Report from South Africa: Drawing on personal reserves and the community
by Anthony Eldridge Rogers In these uncertain times, I find myself sitting in the Western Cape of South Africa. Today in midwinter is cold — not cold by many standards, yet chilly for us. This current drop in temperature mirrors a drop in confidence among men and women about their collective futures. For men working to feed and sustain their families, now is a time for deeply drawing on their personal reserves and community with...
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