Blessing: An affirmation of manhood that only men can bestow on other men.
Checking in:
Becoming aware of your body and your feelings and being emotionally “present.”Father wound:
Emotionally injury from a father’s abuse or neglect.Father hunger:
An emotional need for the blessing of other men.King:
An archetype expressing the part of a man that blesses or honors others.Lover:
An archetype expressing the part of a man that feels.Magician:
An archetype expressing the part of a man that transforms and facilitates.Safe container:
A safe environment where feelings are welcome.Shadow bag:
A metaphorical place to stuff feelings that are stunted or not permitted.Warrior:
An archetype expressing the part of a man that acts with precision and integrity.Warrior work:
Coming to terms with father wounds through facilitated activities with other men. Michael Jackman is a writer and copy editor for Metro Times. Send comments to mjackman@metrotimes.comThis article appears in Nov 29 – Dec 5, 2006.
