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If you're a guy and you're not already in a deep, ongoing men's group, you're missing out! Especially if you get most of your reflections from the women in your life. There's nothing that can replace the feedback and challenge you get from a group of no-bullshit guys.

The men's group that I particpate in (as opposed to the ones that I am paid to lead) has been meeting weekly since 2001. We've added and subtracted members over the years; the current group of 8 guys (7 of us are pictured here, overlooking San Francisco Bay) has been meeting for about 3 years. 4 of us have played the role of leader over the years, and we're currently a "leader-full" group (different from a "leader-less" group), because at any moment, any one of us has license to lead. We started the group using a David Deida-based curriculum, and have since been shaped by the wisdom of Deida's teacher Mykonos, as well as Ken Wilbur and his Integral model and The Diamond Approach.

Each of the men in this group is a leader in his own realm (healing, integral coaching, men's workshops, etc.) and a true spiritual heavyweight. The collective wisdom and power of this group is a wonder to behold. I've often walked out at the end of our meetings shaking my head in disbelief. I've never experienced anything like it.

The experiences that I've had with this group — as well as the dozen or so Awakened Masculine groups that I've led over the past 3 years — has been a big part of my inspiration to create a men's curriculum. My vision is that men all over the world would have the means to create a deep, powerful group in their area, and hopefully enjoy some of the benefits of being with men. And not just to talk, or "process" their difficulties, but an opportunity to come alive with and challenge each other.

So I've taken the first step. One of my Awakened Masculine grads has asked me to "beta test" my very rough curriculum with a group of men that he's leading. So now I have regular deadlines — clearly something I need for this project! — and I just sent him a somewhat polished installment for Week 1. Soon I'll have a completed Core Curriculum that men everywhere can download from my website. Very exciting. Wish me well!

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