No matter who you ask, you will find that the majority of society would say that they have at one point or another made mistakes, hurt others, or committed wrong acts that negatively affected another person in such a way that caused hurt, pain, suffering, trauma, a feeling of injustice or degradation. Because this is such a pervasive reality that occurs with human relationships on a macro and micro level; it is up to each and everyone of us to determine how we respond to such hurt when it happens to us.
Read MoreIt appears that in times of increasing division and polarization, it’s easier to assimilate with one particular group or the other without critically thinking through that group’s morals, values, or platform.
Read MoreNow, make no mistake, work ethic is important. Doing good quality work is vital. But work should not be the defining thing in our lives. We are meant to be so much more than our work and what we do. We are beings so beautifully creative, diverse, and talented; that just to be regulated and remembered for our work seems to fall short in the grand scheme of things.
Read MoreWe live in a society where we are so far from the idea of civil discourse that we find ourselves deeply entrenched in our own sphere of comfort. Now, there is nothing inherently wrong with finding a community where you feel safe, loved and valued in; but at the same time if you don’t have a good grasp on what is going on around you, then there is no way you can be effective in knowing how to react to the issues we face as a culture.
Read MoreWhat does it mean to "be a man"?
That question has been punted around most likely since the beginning of civilization.
In my experience, with a changing culture our definitions of masculinity have become more varied and hotly debated.
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