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INWARD INSIGHTS
Nurturing the positive aspects of being male.


Love Versus Fear: Living in the Light with Our Families
We are in the middle of a holiday season – Diwali and Thanksgiving having passed, Channukah and Christmas and Kwanzaa coming up – with...
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Organizational Management at Home: A Guide for Fathers and Mothers
Many of us have been exposed to management techniques in the workplace. Oftentimes some consultant was brought in, and a plan was...
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Book Review: Of Boys and Men by Richard V. Reeves
Richard Reeves made it clear in 2022: being male in America has a dark side that goes beyond the power and privilege of toxic...
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When Crises Lead to Growth
Life as usual can become a meaningless routine. Our culture lulls us into an acceptance of the values of power, possessions, and...
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Why Depressed Boys Don't Get Seen
We have heard a lot about girls and depression, especially after the pandemic. What we have not heard a lot about is boys and depression....
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How do we help boys develop positive masculine traits?
We live in a time where “toxic masculinity” is a buzzword in the media. The #MeToo movement, as well as high profile cases such as those...
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Introduce yourself — to yourself
Here's a thought problem for you. You are on ferry back to the mainland after a two-week sailboat cruise along the East Coast of the USA....
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A Steadfast Hero
I read Sam Keene's To a Dancing God when I was in my late twenties — in other words, a long time ago. But Keen's message has stuck with...
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My journey and how I can guide yours
I am a sailor living on City Island in New York City. Every time I leave the mooring on my Southern Cross 28 Cutter, an adventure awaits....
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