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This is a ceremony in writing. We will explore what it takes to heal our lineage through a love-centered, relationship-oriented, and nourishing transformation in masculinity. Read stories, learn tools and connect to your authentic heart and soul.
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The Man Left Behind (opens the original)
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It took an erotic opening to return me to a loss I had not grieved.Biking through the streets of Kreuzberg, the Turkish neighborhood in Berlin, I remembered what it felt like to be alive for the first time in years. Feeling the wind and sun on my skin, listening to the heartbeat of the city, flying past graffiti, vibrant city parks, open-air markets, and romantic canals. And the FOOD! Damn, I missed the diversity of quality cuisine available in a world-class city. <a class="image-link image2 is-
How Does A Father Show Up for Grief and Loss? (opens the original)
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“We need father figures badly, people who can keep us in touch with our stimulate within us the profound principle in the soul that provides guidance and wisdom.”- Thomas More in “Care of the Soul”<i
Shedding the Ghosts of Fatherhood Past (opens the original)
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Over the last 150 years, the cultural expectations of fathers have evolved in ways that make them nearly impossible to meet. Here I’ll touch on the major shifts over the last few generations and how the only real way to fulfill the promise of fatherhood is to shed these expectations.I’ll use sweeping generalizations, and I won’t cover all orientations to family and fatherhood. This piece isn’t about accuracy. It’s framing the choices we have today as fathers, and how to live for yourself and you
Rooted Oak (opens the original)
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I’m really excited to share what’s been brewing.TLDR: I’m launching a group program for fathers called Rooted Oak. It’s for men who want to thrive, so they can be more vital and present for their loved ones! We meet as a small group of ten men or fewer, starting in September and meeting through January.If you are ready to drop in with me, book a call. If you’d
Absence As A Building Block for Presence (opens the original)
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It’s been over a month since I last shared a Substack and over two months since I contributed a meaningful essay. I’ve been busy living my life, nourishing my soul, spending summer with my family, running retreats, and building several things to help fathers like me.Many fathers I know deprive themselves of time away from family or time away from work. But often, your absence is growing capacity and building what your family truly needs: your presence. Subscribe now<
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