Premium: Boys Need to be Taught About Sacred Masculinity
Gender: A Wider Lens
Sasha Ayad and Stella O'Malley
4.6 • 961 Ratings
🗓️ 24 August 2024
⏱️ 3 minutes
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Summary
In the wake of the feminist movement's significant progress, perceptions of masculinity have evolved profoundly. This shift brings to light crucial issues related to the natural growth and developmental experiences of young men and boys coming of age in contemporary culture. The impact of perceptions and expectations surrounding modern masculinity is intricately linked to mental health and personal wellness, presenting both significant challenges and opportunities for young men and boys as they navigate their evolving sense of identity. The pervasive influence of digital media, particularly pornography, underscores the pressing need for mindful approaches to sexuality and the development of a healthy masculine identity.
In this bonus episode for premium subscribers, Shane Cole emphasizes the importance of mindful sexual practices. He explores the concept of ‘sacred masculinity’ — how men can channel their inherent energy for positive societal contributions rather than ego-driven pursuits. He touches on the significance of reconnecting with nature as a means of grounding and healing, advocating for outdoor experiences as a powerful remedy for modern disconnection. Shane shares profound insights into fostering healthier relationships not just with oneself, but the broader community as well.
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| 0:00.0 | Hi Widerlens Podcast listener. What you're about to hear is a preview of one of our |
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| 0:24.0 | Teaching your son that being about sacred masculinity. |
| 0:35.0 | sacred masculinity. |
| 0:38.0 | I think our society kind of wants to rid, |
| 0:42.0 | we kind of want to rid our society, we're in this phase of like trying to rid ourselves from masculine aggression and |
| 0:50.6 | unfortunately it's not going to go away. It's just a fact of men and we need to be taught, boys need to be taught, that how to channel that energy for good purposes, how to use that energy to chase |
| 1:09.8 | their dreams to protect people. Like a quick story, this happened right after the retreat. I was |
| 1:20.0 | outside of this club with my girlfriend. |
| 1:23.4 | And we were getting hot dogs, like street hot dogs, my girlfriend was getting one |
| 1:26.8 | and this drunk guy came out of the club and he like went over to the hot dog stand was like, |
| 1:35.0 | hey, can I like put my foot up on your hot dog stand? |
| 1:37.8 | There's this little old Mexican lady. |
| 1:39.8 | She's like, no, you can't do that. |
| 1:41.4 | That's my hot dog stand she was like and the guy was |
| 1:44.4 | like hey fuck like fuck you like like don't tell me what to do and like |
| 1:50.0 | started to get up in her face and I've never done this before but I stepped in the middle, |
| 1:56.1 | push the guy, shoved the guy in the chest and said don't talk to her like that. |
| 2:00.5 | Don't fucking talk to her like that. |
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