Jul 6, 2016 | Health and Wellbeing, Integrity, Masculinity, Relationships, World View
He cries at movies And when his wife is in tears Feels the sadness of strangers And shares their fears Shies away from bullies Dislikes aggression Wonders, what is mankind’s lesson? Tosses and turns in the night Wondering at times what’s the point to this fight So...
Jul 6, 2016 | Father, Health and Wellbeing, Integrity, Masculinity, Relationships
My father died just before his 52nd birthday. I was twenty-five, married, with a growing family, a mortgage, and an upcoming career. It felt like I was just beginning to really know my father. I was angry that he’d been snatched away from me so early. The...
Jun 18, 2016 | Health and Wellbeing, Integrity, Masculinity, Relationships
10 minute read It’s said man to man, with a wink, a slight smile, and often with a touch of sarcasm. You hear it at the coffee shop while waiting in line, at the office, at lunch with a buddy, during “kitchen talk” at a party, or in the man-cave where “What’s...
Jun 15, 2016 | Health and Wellbeing
What can you do about the problems in the world? You can feel overwhelmed, sad, and frustrated. And you are not alone these days. There is a simple process to follow to help you navigate the feelings of hopelessness. Ask yourself the following questions and answer...
Jun 3, 2016 | Health and Wellbeing, Integrity, Masculinity
I heard the whistle blow, and realized it came from me. I had a called a penalty kick in the midst of a heated game in a Men’s Soccer Tournament. The players on the defending team were screaming at me. “Are you crazy? What kind of bullshit was that? You’ve got to be...
May 20, 2016 | Health and Wellbeing, Recovery
Welcome to the reality show, “This, Is Your Recovery!” There will be drama, a roller coaster of emotions, and almost certainly a cliffhanger for the next episode. It will never be boring. There is no other show like it. If you’re thinking about playing, here are some...
