Sublime

This “do mode” is one of men’s biggest strengths and weaknesses.

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I encourage recovering Nice Guys to begin this process with a therapist, therapy group, 12-step group, a religious leader, or close friend. Since Nice Guys tend to seek out the approval of women, I strongly encourage them to begin this process with men.

The “mission” or the search for freedom is the priority of the masculine, whereas the search for love is the priority of the feminine. This is why people with masculine essences would rather watch a football game or boxing match on TV than a love story. Sports are all about achieving freedom, such as by breaking free of your opponent’s tackle or ba

That is what healthy masculine leadership means in the context of relational work. It’s about liberation of her love, not simply personal satisfaction. This is a primary masculine responsibility in any relationship with the Feminine—be it romantic, parental, or communal. The intentional decision to step into this role means that you are making the

Men are taught from a very early age that they must work and get a job—that’s what being a male is all about in our culture. Men have usually developed a skill set that enables them to make money and take care of themselves by the time they reach adulthood. If they haven’t, they are judged as inadequate and not real men.

Following Wisdom can be disruptive and arduous at times, especially when it takes us down unconventional paths. Bushwhacking through the brambles of the unorthodox way, one can lose faith in the unseen, especially when the route grows painful, exhausting, or lonely. But as we cut the path, it is also shaping us into the kind of person who is called

in hand with the pathless path because they can appear incomprehensible to others and even yourself, sometimes for years.