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Thanksgiving for Man-gels
By admin | November 23, 2007
Alll things being in perfect order, the week of the Thanksgiving holiday began flying to a meeting where a man-gel friend offered to pick me up at the airport so early the timing alone made him a saint. He took a whole day to give me an extended tour of his area which was completely relaxing and inspiring for me. Each beautiful part of the world speaks in a different, yet no less delightful manner. His complete kindness started the trip off on a perfect note.
During the days that followed, lectures filled my waking hours. 90% of the speakers were men discussing their businesses and vehicles to financial freedom. More importantly, they each had chosen a life of serving and teaching others. Heart warming stories of their journies to be fully human, and vulnerable reminded me that good men exist at every level of society. These very successful men had it all, including huge doses of humility, integrity, and compassion.
I also had the opportunity to speak with several men in the audience about Project Man-gel. During these “interviews” I got candid responses about the longing many men have to be seen as something much more than the stereotype. They were delighted at the idea that someone had taken the project on. Relaying his experiences, one participant felt that men really needed to work on healing men together and that the emotional distance man-to-man was often attempted to be resolved with superficial activities such as partying or attending sports events. These type of interactions only partially filled those connection needs. His goal was to be a catalyst for a man-to-man relationship evolution. I so appreciated his courage and candor to give me a window on a very personal world.
Coming home, Thanksgiving day was more than I could ever expect. My middle brother and his wife cooked a fabulous meal. The extended family, nieces and nephews all rounded our dinner table. I was overcome with gratitude for our holiday was smooth and loving. No family weirdness. Our choice was to sit in joy. It takes a unanimous vote of the whole crew, particularly the man-gels at the table, to pull that off! As the host prayed a tearful tribute to the family members no longer with us, he too gave me window into to tender side of men.
Because of a week packed with the loving actions of men, my holiday season has begun with over the top adventure, caring, comfort and joy! May yours begin, continue, and end with the same, beyond measure.
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