Welcome

This is my 1st entry ever on a blog. I'm sending this to all the guys I know, who I thought might enjoy this sort of interaction. I encourage you all to forward this to guys you know too.

Of course, women can chime in, but they need to try and be sensitive to what what we're working towards. That is, men working on healing themselves, eachother and the planet. (big job huh?)

So here goes.

The last couple of actual groups I facilitated got a bit hairy. Shoulders thrown back, defensive postures. If we are to address our common issues, compulsions, pride, self-image....feelings, we need to set some ground rules. ONe might say "open communication." But we need to set up parameters as well.

So here's where I suggest we start. NO Swearing, cursing, threatening or name calling. Let's choose our words carefully. Think about dual meanings and be sensitive to the reader. By abstaining from foul language, we are forced express feelings and thoughts more concisely.

For instance: "FUCK YOU !" may mean, "I'm insulted." It could also mean "this discussion is over." For the sake of Spirited and Meaningful dialogue, let's say what we mean and avoid hiding behind these kinds of phrases. So, swearing at me will reult in a termnation of dialogue with me.

OK ! are you up for it?

Here's my thought for this first relay of male insight: Taken from Jed Diamonds book, A Warriors Journey Home: Every year the world spends one trillion dollars on armaments, and a half trillion dollars on illegal drugs. Now add the money we spend on alcohol, nicotine, gambling, pornography.

Do these expendatures reflect what Men value ?