Thoughts of a bearded man

In this episode I share my thoughts and opinions around the Movember movement and the great work that it has done to raise awareness and funds for Men's mental Health and suicide prevention, Prostrate and Testicular Cancer.

I also look to use this platform as a means to raise awareness for men's mental health and suicide prevention by taking a very honest and frank look at why men don't feel comfortable opening up about their feelings and struggles, how we can be on the look out for signs of deteriorating mental health in ourselves and others.

I also scratch the surface of the role of masculinity in our modern society.

Sometime ago I heard a report on the news that the Labour leader, Sir Kier Stammer made a pledge, that should the his party come into power they would seek to introduce to the national curriculum, behavioural lesson specifically aimed at boys and young men, with a view to teach them how they should behave and treat girls and women.

We all know that violence towards women is unacceptable, violence towards anyone is unacceptable, but to continue to target all boys and men and to continue with this narrative that by being male you are inherently toxic is also not acceptable.

In this episode I look to address my concerns around this continued trend of handing over our freedoms, power, authority and autonomy to the governments of this world, if we look back through history, and we don't have to look to far, we can clearly see that one of the tactics of oppressive and totalitarian states is to get to the children first. I also look to address my concerns that further power is being handed over to the schools, not just in this instance, but also with the pushing of woke ideologies that maybe you just don't want your children being exposed to.

I set out a number of core principles that I believe every man should strive for, not just in bringing up his children, but as a way of life.

Links

Labour promises ‘tough’ new law against spiking to protect women and girls | The Independent

Wild at Heart

An honest man's word is as good as his bond.

Miguel de CervantesSetting Healthy Boundaries With Kids | Growing Early Minds

https://youtube.com/shorts/hHTHV_tfm4k?feature=share

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In this episode I attempt to tackle my thoughts around judgement and forgiveness. We seem to live a world nowadays that finds the act of judgement far easier then that of forgiveness, in fact I would go further to suggest that many of us enjoy judging others, after all, how else would you explain the rise of reality "talent" tv shows.

Forgiveness is not a weakness, in fact I would suggest that it is a powerful tool and the ability to give forgiveness is one of the many virtues of genuine masculinity.

Links

https://startsat60.com/media/lifestyle/why-some-men-have-trouble-forgiving#:~:text=Researchers%20say%20this%20might%20come,the%20study's%20co%2Dauthor%20said.

Bible chapters and verses

John Chapter 8:1-11

Matthew Chapter 7:2-5

Romans Chapter 12:17-19

Luke Chapter 23:42-43

https://www.apu.edu/articles/the-science-of-the-crucifixion/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CDpTc32sV1Y (Scene from The Gladiator)

Siege of Rhodes A Good Man from the album Big Wicked

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In this episode I share my thoughts around setting goals and how to actually achieve them. The realization that the first three months of the year have already gone and that time is not our friend.

I also tackle the victimhood mentality and why it is our fault that we are where we are in our lives, but that we can change our outcomes if we are prepared to do the work and put the in the effort.

Some useful resources

www.mndpumpmedia.com

www.jamesclear.com (Atomic Habits)

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