Things were at the point where I had my bags packed ready to leave. Things were really rocky and in a bad place, and the first few days after I found myself falling back into my old routine and habits (when we are arguing). As I mentioned my wife and I had started arguing before I attended the workshop last Sunday. Leading a group of men in the creation and facilitation of a safe, authentic, organic yet focused space is no easy task.but Mo nails it.' I have experienced his intentions to be nothing but supportive, without pandering or playing into the crap we may be experiencing for ourselves. Mo has found his way of cutting through the macho and egocentric shit around men's mental heath to get to the gritty yet soft core of what it is to consciously stand in and come from the somewhat socially shunned or disregarded true masculine self. To the point that I now feel how I'm holding myself on all levels as something comes up on what could be perceived as a negative or positive experience, to then be able to check in with myself on these varied levels and make micro adjustments to bring myself to a better alignment overall. I have also added strength to the way that I hold myself both physically and mentally in all manner of situations through the awareness's that this weekend has brought about. I have further strengthened my ability to identify my emotional reactiveness and how to navigate myself from the inside out as the circumstance may require. I received a very solid confirmation through the practices and interactions that I am worthy of happiness and success in all aspects of my life. 'I came to this event with the intention of finding something for myself and giving myself some space to delve into my purpose and direction in life. You must learn through your body - beyond the mind - how to artfully navigate the unpredictable everyday challenges of life, work, relationship, sex and intimacy … and how to walk towards the unknown from your courageous warrior heart … always. 'No-mindedness’ - free from attachment, not fixed or occupied by thought or emotion and thus open to everything. Mushin 無心- Mu (“nothingness”) Shin (“heart”, “spirit”, or “mind”) In this we are training towards a state of Mushin. learning to adjust, adapt and navigate whatever appears in each moment … from a spacious, relaxed, trained and practiced body. coming face to face with the unknown variables of ever-changing dynamics, direction, and intensity. Your success in relationship with the feminine (both internal and external), with other men, and most fundamentally with yourself, requires training the body and nervous system - just as we do in the dojo - to be physically engaged. Many years of working with men and couples has shown clearly that understanding theory is simply not enough. but you cannot become a Black Belt by reading, listening and watching from the comfort of your favourite armchair. Intellectual understanding and finding answers to your questions is part of the path. ![]() ![]() These types of publications help us as men begin to connect more deeply with our relational side, and understand, grow and evolve beyond the outdated macho stereotype of yesteryear, and the 'confused' and sometimes 'unhealthy' masculine of the 21st Century. this may be where some men might make a start. 'Understanding the Feminine, Sex and Relationships’ … the book, the podcast, the video. And most important of all, our relationship with ourselves. The impact has been beyond words in my life so far.Īs men, we may often tend to think of 'relationship ' as being relevant first and foremost to sex and intimacy, and perhaps not give much recognition to the importance of actively working on our everyday relationships with other men, with our children, our parents and others who are important to us. ![]() Mo provides a safe yet unconventional way of meeting yourself, honestly, authentically, without ego, without limits. Has been fascinating to see where I would have slipped into autopilot previously. My ability to discern and choose what I am doing each moment has increased significantly. Life has felt much more conscious and deliberate. It really helps you break through old conditioning and patterns, allowing your true inner being to shine. It is a very safe space with honesty and authenticity being key elements - an authentic experience that leads us to our soul rather than our story, and the ability to choose to be authentic and present at any time, with anyone. ![]() I have been twice and it has helped me enormously both times. I've been referring back to it almost daily with all sorts of scenarios.įor those that are contemplating attending, I can’t recommend Mo’s workshop highly enough. 'One of the most significant set of teachings I never knew I needed, and one of the best weekends of learning I have ever had in my life.
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