I’m often asked about the genesis of the Open Deep and True Movement. Here are some books that have inspired and formed the foundation. Most authors here have several great books so I’ve listed the book that I feel is the best entry point into their work. Masculinity The Way of the Superior Man: A Spiritual Guide to Mastering the… Read more →
This is my Halloween themed blog post. Maskulinity. Isn’t that how it should be spelled. Isn’t the prevailing cultural myth of a man mostly about the mask that he wears? We have the ultra financially successful manhood of Mitt Romney or Jack Welch. The first a Potemkin man of charismatic emptiness and the latter a caricature of scowling condescension. We… Read more →
Is the world a scary place? Or a blank canvas to create a life of amazing possibilities? There are almost as many shades of these outlooks as there are people. And at the extremes it seems that the perspective has been dictated by circumstances. We would truly understand if a person in war torn Syria thought that the world was… Read more →
Yesterday I had lunch with a friend and we talked about Vision Quests. Vision Quests are rituals in which people go out into nature (usually alone) for a period of time. The belief is that as we quiet our surroundings and turn off the daily routine, we can receive answers and insights that will provide us with new clarity in… Read more →
I am a Men’s Coach. I have been trained as a healer, a counselor, and a consultant. But I call myself a Men’s Coach. I made this choice believing that most men would prefer to be coached rather than healed or counseled. This week I had a long talk with an old friend that has me taking a hard look… Read more →
There is a huge outcry in the country this week about the Zimmerman verdict. I did not follow it very closely. I do have an opinion about how it turned out. I am not going to give that opinion. Why? Exactly…. Why? What does my opinion matter on this case? Especially my opinion in a very granular way. As in:… Read more →
There are a lot of programs out there. If you type “steps to becoming” into google you will get a variety of replies: 3 steps to becoming an amazing, admired boss 7 steps to becoming financially free 7 steps to becoming a happier person So when I was thinking of a name for my upcoming program for men, I briefly… Read more →