Masculinity
What is "balanced" Masculinity? It is a combination of equal parts - LIGHT and DARK - masculine energy. "True Masculinity" embodies both. Too much DARK, and he becomes toxic. Too much LIGHT, he is spineless.
Join me on the journey of self-discovery and enlightenment as I delve into the profound stories and philosophies I've adopted surrounding psychedelics, family, relationships, culture, religion, history, and what it means to be a man as we venture... INTO THE MASCULINE
The Destiny of every man is to discover a true & balanced...
Gen-x Father, Veteran, Psychonaut
About Me
Colorado, born and raised - I enlisted in the Marines out of high school and found myself in Iraq 2004. Growing up in the Church, son of two Law Enforcement officers, navigating PTSD, depression, Anxiety, Addiction, etc., I later found myself married to a single mother, becoming the father of two beautiful girls, & a brilliant step-son. After 10 years of soul-crushing Self-development, I discovered Psychedelic therapy, and saved my life.
A failed marriage. Loss of custody. Loss of business. And nearly the loss of my second marriage... I finally realized why I JUST couldn't make things work. I had not become a MAN.
Man:
(1) : one possessing in high degree the qualities considered distinctive of manhood (such as courage, strength, and vigor)
(2) : the individual who can fulfill or who has been chosen to fulfill one's requirements
(3) : the spiritual image and likeness of God : the full representation of Mind
a few Merriam Webster definitions...
My definition...
... he who embodies the energy of LIGHT masculinity (emotional intelligence, insight, understanding) as well as DARK masculinity (strength, decisiveness, guardianship, fierceness), holding them in balance so as to keep from being one or the other, from which to be either toxic or spineless.