"facing these truths liberates both men and women to engage in far more rewarding relationships, at every level — from the most intimate, to the creative and professional". I totally agree Matt and support your endeavour. It is not for the faint-hearted and involves a degree of commitment, rawness and honesty not everyone is ready for. After many years of active feminism and largely living in a women's world, I made the conscious decision to be in open dialogue circles between men and women. Fortunately they were held in a context of loving presence and deep listening, a very necessary space to go beyond perpetuating the wounding that happens between men and women, and the projection of anger and revenge on each other. It was a very healing experience on many levels. Go well...
PJ, thank you so much for your supportive response, and wonderful to hear about your positive experience of open dialogue circles between men and women. It feels very encouraging to receive your blessing!
I’ll be there, Matt… this is a conversation whose time has come. After 40 years doing trauma healing with women at personal and collective levels, I am increasingly aware of men’s unacknowledged and unaddressed trauma within our cultures. Men supporting men in addressing and healing such personal, trans generational and collective trauma is needed right now. Working collaboratively to do so, in personal relationships and community circles is timely.
"facing these truths liberates both men and women to engage in far more rewarding relationships, at every level — from the most intimate, to the creative and professional". I totally agree Matt and support your endeavour. It is not for the faint-hearted and involves a degree of commitment, rawness and honesty not everyone is ready for. After many years of active feminism and largely living in a women's world, I made the conscious decision to be in open dialogue circles between men and women. Fortunately they were held in a context of loving presence and deep listening, a very necessary space to go beyond perpetuating the wounding that happens between men and women, and the projection of anger and revenge on each other. It was a very healing experience on many levels. Go well...
PJ, thank you so much for your supportive response, and wonderful to hear about your positive experience of open dialogue circles between men and women. It feels very encouraging to receive your blessing!
I’ll be there, Matt… this is a conversation whose time has come. After 40 years doing trauma healing with women at personal and collective levels, I am increasingly aware of men’s unacknowledged and unaddressed trauma within our cultures. Men supporting men in addressing and healing such personal, trans generational and collective trauma is needed right now. Working collaboratively to do so, in personal relationships and community circles is timely.
thank you Eimear for your continued support! Very much looking forward to seeing you on Wednesday!
Thank you Matthew for this post.
It touched something deep and I feel seen in a way that I am not quite able to put into words yet.
I look forward to the inquiry on wedneday.
Katja, very much looking forward to seeing you there!
I’ll be there as well and echo what has been shared here.
thank you Tracy, so glad you will be joining us!
I’ll be there as well and echo what has been shared here.