Men's Spiritual Work is as old as humankind---think Abraham, Jacob, David, the Apostles, and Paul in the West; Rumi and Hafez in the East.

But throughout the years, it seems by the late 20th Century, men were less involved with the workings of the inner/spiritual life.

Certainly we could observe this in the 80's and 90's where inside the churches, pews were predominantly occupied by woman and children rather that families. What has happened?

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Dr. GeorgeAnn welcomes her listeners and introduces her guest and friend, Dominick Bencivenga. Together they discuss Dominick's spiritual journey and ways other men have evolved in their spirituality. Dominick shares his journey of spiritual direction by first touching on the early stages of his life. Starting with a bargain he made with his mother to stop going to church, this bargain was his first attempt at pulling away from the church. This taps into his thoughts behind the "small mind of the ego" and how it took a "surrender moment" after the birth of his daughter, Jacqueline, to fully embrace the likeness of God. Together they expand on how the church has evolved over time. 

Dr. GeorgeAnn opens up the segment by discussing the men's spirituality movement and Dominick's part in it. Dominick recalls the moment he felt the spirit calling him, leading him to a spirituality retreat that felt like home. The program, "Man Matters Spirituality," allowed him to connect with others who are on or interested in pursuing their own personal spiritual journey. Next, they dive into the initiation of boys becoming men throughout time in ancient cultures. These initiations are intended to pull female and nurturing energy away from the boys, allowing them to complete an initiation, to then come back and be seen in a different light. They then discuss how God tends to create a natural flow of spiritual development and the connection with God is unique in each of us.

Dr. GeorgeAnn opens the conversation in direction of Dominick's early path to widening his wisdom. His journey from a boy to a man, spiritually. Dominick then shares stories of other spiritual masters and names books that have helped him the most through life. Helping with work relationships, family relationships and marital relationships. Dominic shares a beautiful story of how an unwanted trip into the forest has changed his outlook forever. GeorgeAnn comments it's moments like these that "loosen up the compacted soil, so one can flourish." 

Dr. GeorgeAnn begins the final segment by instilling the importance of spirituality in a man's life and the framework behind getting the journey. Dominick explains his psychoanalytical perspective and dives deeper into explaining "Illuman” a worldwide organization that supports the inner work that goes into connecting men who are on a journey of reaching their full spiritual potential. Men transforming men. Dominick shares how the pursuit of his own journey is what led him to want to serve others. GeorgeAnn talks about separating ourselves from material things that we think define us and focusing on letting go. The segment is closed with a prayer.