A VIEW IN THE MIRROR- A Question for Any Courageous Man
This question is for any courageous man to answer.
First, let me say that my heart goes out to any man who is trying to be the best he can be as a father, husband, and good man these days. I applaud you. As a counselor and executive coach, I realize you face many obstacles in this day and age. For some, instead of having a loving father who taught you about manhood and adventure, you learned how to be a “nice little boy” who shouldn’t play with bugs or jump off things. For some, instead of understanding your power and importance as a man from God’s point of view, you were taught that men are supposed to be quiet and well-mannered in the church while the women lead. Understanding that rejection and being told that you are not man enough hold great anxiety for men, you face a society where women (due to our issues) want to be in control and empowered and leave you fearful of any compliment that might be misinterpreted. So, for many men, the answer is to be quiet, observe, and resign to the game or long hours at work holding your feelings alone. Don’t get me started on trying to keep your thoughts pure with the over-sexualization of the media. Again, my heart goes out to the difficult things you have to face.
Now let’s move to my question. As a Baby-boomer female, I am discouraged. I still long for that “Wild at Heart” man who desires to lead, be head of the house, and understand the balance of strength and tenderness. While I have that longing, I find the only voices crying in the wilderness are those not fitting that description. As women we are asking, where are you? And how can we encourage you to be the men God has called you to be. Please know, that there is always a remnant of men who are shouting out. This is not to blame or beat down men it is to help us as women understand what men need and your perspective.
Thank you for staying in the fight.
Take care,
Charlotte
Dream Madly, Pursue Wildly, Trust Completely tm         Â
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