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topic 569091
Stories from the men who facilitate and attend these circles, on topic 569091.
11 stories
Hasta La Vista Brothers
When I first found MenLiving, my very first meeting was on a Wednesday night with Todd Adams facilitating. I still remember what I shared back then: “I’m here to heal my relationship with myself, step into my masculine…
Bill
Honoring Bill Hattendorf Facilitator & Friend 1947 – 2026 It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of the passing of Bill Hattendorf — MenLiving facilitator, Vietnam veteran, fraternity elder, church servant,…
Loving My Third Chapter
For years I worried about what would happen next. I could never be happy where I was, it was always about the next promotion, the next big house, the next stage. As a guy who grew up with more than the normal amount of…
What’s Beyond “Don’t Worry, It’ll be OK”?
Growing up, I received the lesson: “If it didn’t turn out the way you wanted it, it’s because you didn’t plan sufficiently.” I’ve worked hard through my life to move past that limbically-wired (pre-cognitive)…
No Hyperbole: How A MenLiving “Advance” Changed Me
In January 2017, I was separated from my wife and working in a family business that was in crisis. I had been peripherally involved in MenLiving (The “Tribe” back then) and knew Todd Adams fairly well. Todd had…
It’s Safe Up There
I’ve been an airline pilot for almost four years. Not a day goes by where I don’t take a moment to recognize what an incredible system the aviation community is built around. In airplanes, airports, FAA procedures,…
Immersion
MenLiving offers the community so much; places for connection, small batches, specialty programs and meetings, and immersive weekends and Advances. I’ve attended and led many MenLiving weekends over the years. I’ve also…
The Airport Guy: Judgmental or Curious?
I recently flew home from a trip to Oregon with my oldest daughter, Jacey. We sat down for a pre-flight breakfast when something at the next table caught my attention. A man, maybe a little older than me, dressed in…
Helping, Fixing, Serving
“ Helping, fixing and serving represent three different ways of seeing life. When you help, you see life as weak. When you fix, you see life as broken. When you serve, you see life as whole. Fixing and helping may be…
Is Joy Reserved for the Youth?
During most MenLiving meetings, we start with a check-in process. Last week, I led our very first Friday meeting, and I chose the topic of emotions, which is the 3rd of the Five MenLiving Suggestions. The main emotions…
Welcome, Pain.
Community Member, Martin McLeish, shares his experiences participating in the Self-Compassion Small Batch. The ice exercise he references at the beginning of the piece requires the participant to hold a piece of ice…
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