Maniphesto - Conversations on Masculinity

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The Virgin is perhaps one of the most central archetypes in the development of our society, western civilisation, and all of Christendom. And yet we have lost touch with it. Having grown up protestant, so virginity was something that my parents thought that I should maintain, but not exactly popular amongst my school friends. Having become Orthodox, I can see the incredible value and honour given to purity, chastity, and of course also to the Theotokos, the Mother of God, and also the importance that she is EVER Virgin. I am still trying to understand this, and so it was really useful for me when Maximillian Ravn came and joined our Core fellowship. A student of Theology in Denmark, but more importantly has personally experienced the power of the Virgin, rather than just studying ideas about her. I got a lot of value from our last conversation and then asked him to tell his story. It was an even more powerful story than I expected.

A conversation on the connection between masculinity and virtue with Fr Josiah Trenham. Fr Josiah starts in a surprising place to illustrate how far off we have gone form the path given the role of feminism, looking at shoulder pads in women's suits. He then goes in to illustrate a beautiful example of how men can lead with integrity and love. We particularly inverstigate four areas for the development of masculine virtue: 1. Participation in the divine services of the Church centered around the Eucharist 2. Sports, athletics, and military service 3. Marriage 4. Fellowship in brotherhood You can find more content from Fr Josiah on his web site:https://patristicnectar.org/

War, Conflict, and Violence in the Perspective of the Christian Orthodox Faith with Orthodox Priest Father Stephen De Young. You can follow Fr Stephen on his podcast Lord of Spirits: https://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/lordofspirits And find his book God is a Man of War: https://store.ancientfaith.com/god-is-a-man-of-war/ The Religion of the Apostles: https://store.ancientfaith.com/the-religion-of-the-apostles/

In this week's Maniphesto Core Leadership Meeting, we had a fascinating conversation about the meeting point between therapy and men's work. As a group, we explored the different approaches and philosophies of these two distinct practices and discussed how they can complement each other in supporting men's emotional and psychological well-being. Men's work is a term used to describe a variety of approaches and practices that aim to support men in developing greater self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and personal growth. This can involve group workshops, retreats, coaching, and mentorship programs. On the other hand, therapy is a more traditional approach to mental health, focusing on identifying and addressing emotional and psychological issues through one-on-one sessions with a trained therapist. During our conversation, we explored the benefits of both men's work and therapy, and how they can work together to create a holistic approach to men's mental health. For example, men's work can provide a supportive community and sense of belonging, while therapy can offer a safe space to explore and work through deeper emotional issues. We also discussed the importance of finding the right approach for each individual. While some men may benefit from a more structured therapeutic approach, others may find greater support through the community and group-oriented approach of men's work. If you're interested in learning more about the intersection of therapy and men's work, this conversation is a must-watch.

A conversation on Patriarchy and the Virgin - bringing in perspectives from views such as Jordan Peterson.

A community conversation on Core about Vision for men.

A conversation about the patriarchal pattern of reality and how that informs the lives of normal men. For more, check out the podcast "As Iron Sharpens Iron" on https://www.ancientfaith.com/podcasts/iron

Book review of the 5th volume of St Paisios the Athonites Spiritual Councils: Passions and Virtues Learn more:

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A conversation of our Principle #3 update and the text we are working on:

Men are Dangerous

As our current state of comfort and complacency is threatened by conflict and chaos, men increasingly need to find creative and meaningful ways of regularly confronting their fears and facing danger, in order to learn to courageously direct his own violence towards that which is harmful and evil.

This is a republishing of a conversation with Fr Josiah Trenham on Purpose, initially recorded for a podcast aimed specifically at Orthodox Christian men. 

To find more content and information on Fr Josiah, take a look at his website https://patristicnectar.org/

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Are you curious about the true nature of men and their ability to channel their energies in a specific way?  Do you enjoy reading about history, war, and the fascinating individuals who shaped them?   If so, you won't want to miss this book review on "SAS Rogue Heroes" by Ben McIntyre, a gripping tale about the Special Forces unit that formed the foundation for all modern Special Forces, and the unique individuals who made it what it was.

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Book review of Laurus, a book by Eugene Vodolazkin. To jump straight into the review scan up to the 1-minute mark.  Discover a new world through the pages of a captivating book!  Join me in this series where I share my thoughts and recommendations on the books I've been reading.

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Raising children is one of the most rewarding things you can do, but it's also one of the hardest. It requires patience, sacrifice, and an immense amount of effort. But these are precisely the qualities that will help you thrive in other areas of your life as well.  

Learn more by reading our Maniphesto for Sexual Mastery here:  http://bit.ly/3kjdPfQ

As a society, we've forgotten what marriage is really about. We see it as a tax break, or a way to show our commitment to someone. But marriage is so much more than that.  

Learn more by reading our Maniphesto for Sexual Mastery here:  http://bit.ly/3kjdPfQ

What if we told you that sexuality could be a powerful force for good in your life? This video explains how sexual relationships with women can help you grow as a human being.  

Learn more by reading our Maniphesto for Sexual Mastery here:  http://bit.ly/3kjdPfQ

Sexual intercourse is a tough subject to talk about because it requires a lot of maturity. It's the same as approaching a mystery.  You've got to figure out the details, but you can't assume anything or go too fast.  

Learn more by reading our Maniphesto for Sexual Mastery here:  http://bit.ly/3kjdPfQ

Maniphesto is here to help. We work with men to create temporary desexualized and male-only or male-exclusive spaces. This allows men to better equip themselves to go back out into the world and integrate with women.  

Learn more by reading our Maniphesto for Sexual Mastery here:  http://bit.ly/3kjdPfQ

Padkos is a traditional South African word for "Food for the journey". In this series, Paul and Alex will dive into subjects that are pushing the edges of their thinking. We are intending to be more explorative and bolder in these series, and hopefully generate valuable insights and discussion.

In this first video, we take a short text from an Orthodox Christian book: Life after Death by Metropolitan of Nafpaktos Hierotheos, and use it to discuss the topic of death and its meaning for life.

You can find the complete book here: https://www.amazon.com/after-Death-Metropolitan-Nafpaktos-Hierotheos/dp/9607070348

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Productive use of sexual energy entails action directed towards meaningful creation for the benefit of your long-term life goals and others. Instant gratification, short-term pleasure and distraction are some of the ways that we waste sexual energy or even self-sabotage our lives.

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Dr. David Ford is a Ph.D. and professor at St Tikhon's Theological Seminary in Church History.

He is the author of six books, and his work ""Women and Men in the Early Church: The Vision of St John Chrysostom"" was highly influential on my spiritual walk and journey into the Orthodox faith. 

In this interview, we discuss the teachings of St John Chrysostom, but also dive into Dr. David's understanding and our implementation of these teachings in modern life, him as an elder and far more experienced man, and myself as one doing what I can to learn how to align my own life and marriage.

You can read about Dr. David, and his workplace and get in contact with him here: https://stots.edu/ford_d

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For men, the most meaningful use of energy is for Creation. 

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Why is love so important?

The ancient Greeks had a word for everything, including love. They saw it as the root of all human desire and understood that it was something that needed to be nurtured and given attention. Love is not an emotion that comes and goes; rather, it is an action or decision often involving self-sacrifice. It is what allows us to see another person as a full human being and not just an object. When we direct our eros towards God, we are able to achieve the ultimate goal but when we focus on another person with respect and without objectification, we can also experience unlimited growth.

Learn more by reading our Maniphesto for Sexual Mastery here: 

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Are you living a life of true desire?

What do you truly want in life?

What will make you feel alive and fulfilled?

I will share my insights on how to connect with our deepest desires and how to redirect sexual energy into creative endeavors.

This will challenge you to think about what it means to be a man and will leave you motivated to live a life of purpose.

Learn more by reading our Maniphesto for Sexual Mastery here: 

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Though it may seem daunting at first, building positive and supportive relationships with other men is essential for those on the path to sexual mastery.

These relationships should be based on honesty and respect, with a shared goal of learning and growth.

If you're not sure where to start, Maniphesto Core can provide some structure and support as you begin your journey.

Learn more by reading our Maniphesto for Sexual Mastery here:  http://bit.ly/3kjdPfQ

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Defining Sexual Mastery: A Life of Creativity, Direction, and Purpose - Sexual Mastery Series 2

Are you in control of your sexuality?

Sexual Mastery entails being the master of your sexuality, instead of a slave.

To achieve sexual mastery, one must perfect their ability to control and channel their creative sexual energy toward higher actions in life or states of being.

It's important to have direction and be aware of both strengths and weaknesses in order to avoid situations where you typically fall off the path.

Join our community today and take control of your sexuality!

Learn more by reading our Maniphesto for Sexual Mastery here:  http://bit.ly/3kjdPfQ

In the last seven to eight years, Paul has had the privilege of listening to men discuss their deepest, most challenging issues - many of which revolve around sexuality. 

There is a lot of confusion around how to handle sexuality, and this is likely because human sexuality has been relatively stable for a very long time until recent decades when there was a massive shift or revolution.  

There is a lot of confusion around basic ideas and concepts of how to handle sexuality. 

This is because human sexuality has been stable for a very long time, and we have gone through a massive shift or revolution since the 60s and 70s.  

If you doubt any of this, you can look at newspapers or any media today and see that there are still repercussions from things like the #metoo campaign or young men who take "the black pill" (i.e., give up on life).  

So what do you think is needed to deal with all of this?

Learn more by reading our Maniphesto for Sexual Mastery here:  http://bit.ly/3kjdPfQ

In this series of videos, Paul dives into what he has learned from running Maniphesto and the European Men's Gathering about sexual mastery and relationships with women. 

This first video is about introducing the topics that will be covered in depth in future videos. 

These topics include:
- The situation men are facing today
- What is sexual mastery?
- The need for a male-exclusive community and
- The 10 principles of sexual mastery are: desire, eros vs eroticism, male creation, sexual energy direction, relating to women as a whole person instead of objectifying them, intercourse role in relation to women, the mystery of sexuality, marriage, and fathering children.

Learn more by reading our Maniphesto for Sexual Mastery here:  http://bit.ly/3kjdPfQ

My father is a computer programmer, a bible teacher, the most foundational mentor and teacher in my life. I asked him if I can have a conversation with him on the subject of Sexual mastery, with the topics of mentorship and marriage as the most central.

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We believe together with Socrates and many after him, that “the unexamined life is not worth living.”

Chapters:

00:00 - Intro

01:00 - Contemplative Traditions

02:55 - Secular Approaches to Contemplation

06:10 - Christian Approach to Contemplation

09:13 - Eastern Approach to Contemplation

12:04 - New Age Individualism Approach

13:57 - Secular Approach to typical problems

19:10 - Christian Approach to typical problems

22:46 - Buddhist Approach to typical problems

25:17 - New Age Approach to typical problems

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Achill Rudoplh is a dating Coach in Berlin, Germany. We spoke about how the need to find a date can be channeled to a meaningful life through mentorship as a part of Maniphesto's effort to illustrate how: Men need men!

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Presentation with Daniel Garner, Thinker, YouTuber and amateur Protestant theologian on Masculinity as a Gift and The Good Neighbour

Find more on Daniels work on https://www.og-rose.com/

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This is the third video in the series on Daily Journaling with Paul. Watch the first video in the series here: https://youtu.be/JOAHN485Mm8

Link to Paul's daily and weekly journaling questions: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tL_sonBM66VyG6zDvkhAkedFrjjn1_d9mag6rFkfw2A/edit?usp=sharing

Link to Maniphesto Core: https://maniphesto.com/core-member/

Kampkraft Vision weekend (in Danish): http://kampkraft.dk

See our just published new Know Thyself Maniphesto here: https://maniphesto.com/know-thyself-practice-maniphesto/

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Our First Public Maniphesto Roundtable discussion on renewing the 10 principles of Maniphesto. On the subject of Meditation and Contemplation and drawing on the work of John Vervaeke and his lecture series on Awakening from the Meaning Crisis.   Find the presentation used on this meeting here:  ► https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1H7wuoR4tvCTfXHqcf-i_lBXoyHKxYJGJmTVkYaqt76w/edit?usp=sharing   and you can find the clip from John Vervaekes talk episode 9 here:  ► https://youtu.be/jkWNBdBDyoE?t=1350 Check out our podcast episode here, enjoy, subscribe and let me know your thoughts! ►https://bit.ly/3AjWAAX Read more about Maniphesto: ►https://bit.ly/3OGDh9l Download our free ebook "Working with Men": ►https://bit.ly/3I4tOpQ Join an online men's group with Maniphesto Core: ►https://bit.ly/3ucR1jW Check out the Maniphesto European Men's Gathering ►https://bit.ly/3ycF2E2

Maniphesto is currently having a conversation amongst our members about  implementing a requirement for all men to engage in a daily  contemplative or meditative practice. Given the potential for growth as  well as the massive misunderstandings and misguided approaches to these  practices, it is vital that we understand the roots of what we are doing  before we start.   Therefore we are very pleased to be engaging with a man of John's  insight and experience as we figure out how to do this.   

If you are interested in reading more about Maniphesto's work, then  check out www.maniphesto.com  

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Paul and Rickard discuss the Maniphesto process after the European Men's Gathering

An interview with Engineer Mikael Sundh on his journey from oil and gas, to meeting and falling in love with a woman, and now exploring the deeper mysteries of life.

A conversation with Facilitator and organiser of the Swiss Men's network, Patrick Pierer. 

You can read the article Patrick wrote on his participation on the European Men's Gathering here: https://maniphesto.com/the-healing-of-the-patriarch/ (German version here: https://maenner-netzwerk-schweiz.ch/2022/08/15/die-heilung-des-patriarchen/), 

the Swiss men's network here https://maenner-netzwerk-schweiz.ch/ 

or Read more about Patrick on his web site https://feuerherz.ch/my-why/