What is going on with the masculine?
For some time now, there have been terrible reports of many men in the news—we know the names, so no need to go into the details. We all see these behaving beyond badly in the White House, Hollywood and Wall Street with little to no brake, running over not only women, but their fellow brothers.
There is a lot of anger, theories, shit-slinging and blame.
See this one year old blog to read Boyd Cathey's prospective, one it seems many American men find themselves pressed upon in one way or another.
https://www.chroniclesmagazine.org/what-has-happened-to-masculinity-in-21st-century/
I am in no way supporting, or objecting to his views, or the chronicle, that's not my aim, just encouraging non-partisan critique of what I've heard voiced--in an effort to join rather than tear asunder.
All the while, there are many beautiful baby boys coming into this world. I birthed three of them, who are now trying to find their way as men--wanting to be men who are loved and revered and responsible and respected and cherished.
And, I've had recent discussions with younger men who are searching for answers about how being with Spirit can also mean not being a soft man, or extremist who sees women only as pussy-to-grab or bitches.
Who are the men we revere in the masculine world?
What can we do to heal and help along?
Picture descriptions:
Top is a collage I made earlier this year, an angel to help men out of the black and white world, into, and through the ocean of blue emotion, leaving behind outdated notions of women, their throats and hearts open and protected in royal sapphire.
https://www.jewelsforme.com/sapphire-meaning
Second, is a knife my son made me for Christmas :)
Third, is another knife and a wooden spoon he carved. He spends many hours carving them from log segments with a very sharp ax. For those who would like to see more, the link to his etsy shop is below.
All, in honor of loving, sensitive, caring, Strong and Open men.