Beautifully stated. Been waiting and watching for men's liberation. It's a rough ride and a vanishing horizon, learning to accept and be known in your essential Being, for every one of us. Collaborative processes like initiation help us dissolve ego focus in favor of shared enjoyment, creativity and fulfillment. Same with friendship, partnership, teamwork, alliance, and all kinds of belonging.
Exceptionally written, expert wisdom, Les! Thank you for this. Keep up the great work that very few are committed to - helping men instead of only criticizing them.
When I read that part about protection through presence, I was reminded of that little bit in John's Gospel, Chapter 14 where Jesus promises the Holy Spirit to his disciples. I must admit one of the most beautiful things I enjoy seeing on my morning walks are the little clouds of fog that form before sunrise over the lake and through the crevasses in the mountains. I've long seen them and felt protected much like the spirit over creation in genesis.
Appreciate you putting that concept into such a clear and concise paragraph that I'm still over here imagining the connections I can between presence and protection. Thank you Wes!
Yea I hadn't thought of that correlation but that's right. As Jim Finley says, 'it's the Presence that protects us from nothing in a sense (doesn't control) but is present in everything in and as protection." That's beautiful. I can picture that and think about my own experiences in nature feeling the same thing. You're welcome and thank you for sharing your thoughts as they are insightful.
Thank you for sharing this. I am sending it to my brother and husband 🙌🏻
Glad you resonated, thanks for sharing it!
Beautifully stated. Been waiting and watching for men's liberation. It's a rough ride and a vanishing horizon, learning to accept and be known in your essential Being, for every one of us. Collaborative processes like initiation help us dissolve ego focus in favor of shared enjoyment, creativity and fulfillment. Same with friendship, partnership, teamwork, alliance, and all kinds of belonging.
I appreciate the support. Well said. I agree and am thankful for your wisdom in speaking to this.
Exceptionally written, expert wisdom, Les! Thank you for this. Keep up the great work that very few are committed to - helping men instead of only criticizing them.
Peace and Blessings to you and yours. ✨️🕊🙏🎊✨️
Thank you and I appreciate the kind words and encouragement.
When I read that part about protection through presence, I was reminded of that little bit in John's Gospel, Chapter 14 where Jesus promises the Holy Spirit to his disciples. I must admit one of the most beautiful things I enjoy seeing on my morning walks are the little clouds of fog that form before sunrise over the lake and through the crevasses in the mountains. I've long seen them and felt protected much like the spirit over creation in genesis.
Appreciate you putting that concept into such a clear and concise paragraph that I'm still over here imagining the connections I can between presence and protection. Thank you Wes!
Yea I hadn't thought of that correlation but that's right. As Jim Finley says, 'it's the Presence that protects us from nothing in a sense (doesn't control) but is present in everything in and as protection." That's beautiful. I can picture that and think about my own experiences in nature feeling the same thing. You're welcome and thank you for sharing your thoughts as they are insightful.
Great article. I love how you broke down the difference between initiated and uninitiated men
Thanks, Taylor.