Tag Archives: men

Why we can’t make changes from the top down

Posted on February 18, 2009 by Nate

I post this quote, in part as a response to Greg’s questions HERE, and also as another effort in processing the importance of “elder wisdom.” Richard Rohr, in his article, “The Catch 22 of Male Initiation” (LINK), writes, It has … Continue reading →

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Our adults are adolescents

Posted on February 15, 2009 by Nate

My hope in the next few weeks is to begin to develop a greater focus in what I am writing here. Namely, I will be emphasizing many of my thoughts and perceptions regarding the general perpetuating cycle of generational segregation … Continue reading →

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a request on the behalf of the “becoming-men” of bend

Posted on February 13, 2009 by Nate

In lieu of my over-exposure to my computer in the recent weeks as I work on publications, emails, scheduling etc… I am now in the business of posting quotes from others and things I wrote elsewhere. So this is an … Continue reading →

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Answering the questions of patriarchy, masculinity, and femininity

Posted on January 7, 2009 by Nate

A few questions were posed in regards to my last post on patriarchy and rites of passage. I think they deserve a post of their own. Why is it so important to have rites of passage other than that is … Continue reading →

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Rites of Passage and our blessed patriarchy

Posted on January 5, 2009 by Nate

Been having a conversation with a friend lately in regards to men’s rites of passage and patriarchy and what I am doing through bridgeWORKS. The conversation goes as follows… Question: Help me understand more about the male rites of passage … Continue reading →

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