Relationships on Autopilot Will Crash Everytime
The last thing you want to do when your relationship is going smoothly is put it on “autopilot”… – – – See the author’s TEDx Talk on Creating Extraordinary Intimacy in a Shut Down World – – – Anyone who commutes to work has had the experience of arriving at the office and not even remembering the process of getting there. The first time you become aware of it having happened, it is frankly a bit scary. However, our brains are wired so...
Riverbed – a song by Patrick Mureithi
by Patrick Mureithi It followed me from evening to morning chased me through the seasons of the day chipped away my weapons and defenses till unto my brother I did say “Pray for my soul it has grown weary heavy is the armor over me it’s not the hand of man to reach and save me but the hand that loves eternally” Find me in the morning awaiting for you to say “I am but an empty earthen vessel keen me to your...
What Are You Afraid Of? Remember It’s A Choice.
by Randall Rogers, Reprinted with Permission I’ll tell you now, before you’re in too deep, there’s genuine ugliness in this article. I am writing for myself, and, to paint a picture of growing up in innocent Minneapolis, Minnesota in the 60’s. A place that according to Governor Dayton, this past week, “might have to accept that there still is ‘racism’.” I was raised by a man who was a...
Find Time or Find Someone Else
Nearly everyone is stressed for time and here’s how to avoid having your relationship fall apart because of it. – – – See the author’s TEDx Talk on Creating Extraordinary Intimacy in a Shut Down World – – – Recently I was interviewed on camera by a highly regarded relationship coach where we discussed many issues surrounding sex and intimacy. The part where things became, well… “interesting” was when I talked about how critical it was...
How to Not Let Your Kids Destroy Your Intimacy
Here’s how to avoid your bundles of joy from absolutely shredding your relationship… – – – See the author’s TEDx Talk on Creating Extraordinary Intimacy in a Shut Down World – – – I remember so clearly how wonderful things were with my wife and I for the first three years of our marriage. Though we were working ungodly hours every day building a successful business together, we loved every minute of it. And, we NEVER fought. I also...
Ditch Approach Anxiety Once and For All
Here’s how you can turn approach anxiety into reach out success minus the cold sweats and furtive glances… – – – See the author’s TEDx Talk on Creating Extraordinary Intimacy in a Shut Down World – – – How many times have you been to a bar with a very danceable live band playing only to find the ones dancing are the women? My partner and I love to go out dancing most weekends and we typically find that we are the only “couple”...
Sex, Lies and Menopause
When your partner uses menopause as the reason for diminished desire consider it your wake up call to something more serious… – – – See the author’s TEDx Talk on Creating Extraordinary Intimacy in a Shut Down World – – – I recently visited a dear friend of mine in the mid-West. On all outward appearances he is happily married with two incredible teenage children and an attractive wife in her early 40’s. For fun I gave him some of my...
How to Support Our LGBTQ+ Brothers & Sisters
by Rick Broniec My Brothers & Sisters, As a straight man, and MKP-USA’s Multicultural/Intercultural Rep, I am writing this as an ally to my GBTQ Brothers and to my straight Brothers. [Between a minor surgery (I’m just fine, thanks!) and other responsibilities, I have not been able to respond until now.] First, to my GBTQ Brothers: David, Robert, Walt, Dennis N., Frank, Jeff, Greg- and so many others- I love you. I am...
Aggrieved Entitlement and Evolved Masculinity
Let’s face it, together. Aggrieved Entitlement is a term I picked up from Michael Kimmel. It is the existential state of fear about having my ‘rightful place’ as a man questioned … challenged … deconstructed. Aggrieved entitlement is being told ‘No’ when the prevailing mythos of the culture has taught that I have a ‘right’ to something because of my birth (as male, as white,...
How to Find “The One” and Never Settle For Less
Most people settle when choosing a mate and end up living to regret it –fortunately this is completely avoidable… – – – See the author’s TEDx Talk on Creating Extraordinary Intimacy in a Shut Down World – – – In terms of finding your “perfect” mate, let me break the news to you, there is no such thing. At least not on this planet. No one is perfect, everyone has flaws. With that said however, it IS very possible to find “The One”; a...
Why Ego and Intimacy are Strange Bedfellows
When it comes to romantic relationships, the ego is like the moon: romantic, literally necessary for our survival and has the ability to drive us temporarily crazy on a periodic basis. When you allow your ego to be the main driver of your relationship it will cause it to crash every time, sooner or later. While we can’t escape having an ego we can learn to live with it and even leverage it (appropriately) to achieve deep, connecting...
Why Half a Heart is Simply Not Enough
– – – See the author’s TEDx Talk on Creating Extraordinary Intimacy in a Shut Down World – – – Until four years ago, I had a serious issue with literally one-half of the entire human species – specifically… men. I didn’t feel comfortable being around them and never felt like I really “fit in” or was accepted by them. In essence, when it came to other men I just shut down and encased myself in...
The Art and Power of Presence
– – – See the author’s TEDx Talk on Creating Extraordinary Intimacy in a Shut Down World – – – What I’m about to share with you is a proven and almost magically powerful way to instantly (no hype here) change the way people see you. And once you learn and consistently incorporate this insight, people can’t help but be magnetically attracted to you. Imagine what this will do for your...
Welcome to the Men’s Group – Exclusive Screenings for MKP USA
Special Screening Event for The Mankind Project USA The Mankind Project is offering an exclusive “Film Screening Event” during the month of June to coincide with Men’s Health Month and Father’s Day. We are partnering with the producers of a wonderful new feature film about the inner life of men, WELCOME TO THE MEN’S GROUP. MKP will coordinate access to a “sneak preview” of the film for I-Groups to create screening and discussion...
A New Paradigm for Making Love
– – – See the author’s TEDx Talk on Creating Extraordinary Intimacy in a Shut Down World – – – A few days ago I had coffee with a good friend of mine who happens to be a licensed marriage / family counselor and a professional stand up comedienne (somehow, I can see how those two really go well together). We were discussing intimacy and she shared how she and her husband first “made love” on...
How to Avoid Having Your Soulmate Turn Into a Roommate
It’s insidious and before you know it the love of your life turns into someone just sharing a space –here’s how to avoid that from happening. – – – See the author’s TEDx Talk on Creating Extraordinary Intimacy in a Shut Down World – – – In perusing Facebook this morning, I noticed this that a good friend of mine and his wife just celebrated their 33rdanniversary. I know them well and their...
The Power of Uncertainty
– – – See the author’s TEDx Talk on Creating Extraordinary Intimacy in a Shut Down World – – – I dislike uncertainty as much as the next person, perhaps even more. My reaction to it can cause deep anxiety that negatively impacts my health, wealth and overall enjoyment of life. Yet, despite uncertainty’s bad rep, I have learned that: a) no matter what we tell ourselves or how we arrange our...
Joe Bernstein – Drop the Armor
by Boysen Hodgson How is your health working? Do you have a layer of armor that you’ve put on to protect you from feeling and living the life you want to live? Did it start out as protection and comfort and turn into a numbing cushion around your passion and vibrancy? This is the work that Joe Bernstein has been doing for himself and coaching others on for the last several years. He was one of those men, like many of us, who...
The One Thing That Stops Most People from Achieving the Life They Want
Feeling stuck is an inside job; here’s the one thing you can do to break free to achieve the life of your dreams. – – – See the author’s TEDx Talk on Creating Extraordinary Intimacy in a Shut Down World – – – I was at a startup mixer the other evening and ran into someone I hadn’t seen in 20 years. After the requisite exchange of catch-up pleasantries, this very dynamic and intelligent woman...
Five Essential Skills for a Life Well-Lived
– – – See the author’s TEDx Talk on Creating Extraordinary Intimacy in a Shut Down World – – – As far as any of us know we only get one go-around in this thing called life. There are no do-overs once we pass on. Yet, even with this common knowledge most people struggle to make the most of the time they have here on this planet. A big part of the problem lies with the cultural myth that our...
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