The Enchanted Mirror
A poem by Michael Whitman (Written at Soularize 2017 and the “Do I Matter” retreat 2017) The man: “Who are...
Find out what happened at the Illuman Leadership Meeting
April 6th – 10th, Bob Colaresi and I traveled to Oracle, AZ for the annual Illuman (Formerly MALEs) Leadership Meeting. ...
Notes on the Journey…
When I was first introduced to Richard Rohr’s writings several years ago, it was like a whole new world opened...
My Journey of Illumination So Far
It is aptly titled a journey as I certainly find myself in the middle of a quest that would make...
We are all powerless…
At the monthly men’s meeting I attend, part of our ritual is to share something we are powerless over. Telling...
…getting involved in the men’s spirituality.
As I began getting involved in the men’s spirituality movement several years ago, one of the big aha moments for...
Grounded and Centered in the Tapestry of Life
I received a sympathy card from a good friend after our only daughter, Elizabeth, died in 1998. The first time...
IN-MI Elder Profile: Nick Simons
In most of the bars around Elkhart and Mishawaka my grandfather was notorious for his drinking and fighting. On his way...
To be…or not to be…
This question, asked by Hamlet in Shakespeare’s play of the same name, seems to be the question men often ask...
Getting Away, Seeing Life Larger
One of the things I appreciate about Richard Rohr’s writings is that they help me see things from a different...
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2021
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Tendering our Shoots – Growth in...
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May 21 @ 9:00 pm – May 22 @ 2:00 pm
Tendering our Shoots – Growth in a World of Contraction: Brothers, let’s journey together a while. During the month of May we’re setting aside a portion of two weekends to drop in together and tend to[...]
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24
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2021
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The Wild Man’s Journey- Gatherin...
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The Wild Man’s Journey- Gatherin...
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May 24 @ 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Richard Rohr’s book From Wild Man To Wise Man invites us to explore our spiritual growth as men. In this bi-weekly experience via Zoom, join your Illuman brothers in this quest, the Journey of Illumination. [...]
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2021
all-day
Austria Men’s Rites of Passage 2021
Austria Men’s Rites of Passage 2021
Jun 2 – Jun 6 all-day
What is the Men’s Rites of Passage? For most men, the question of what it means to be a man is perplexing. Many men have a longing for the support and guidance of other men[...]
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4
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2021
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Elders at the Gate Hosted by the...
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Elders at the Gate Hosted by the...
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Jun 4 – Jun 6 all-day
Presented by NorCal MALEs and Illuman SoCal, Elders at the Gate is a three-day virtual experience inviting men into deeper brotherhood with themselves, others, and the Spirit. Utilizing story, image, ritual, and council, men are[...]
Jun
14
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2021
8:00 pm
The Wild Man’s Journey- Gatherin...
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The Wild Man’s Journey- Gatherin...
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Jun 14 @ 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Richard Rohr’s book From Wild Man To Wise Man invites us to explore our spiritual growth as men. In this bi-weekly experience via Zoom, join your Illuman brothers in this quest, the Journey of Illumination. [...]
Jun
15
Tue
2021
all-day
A Father for Generation Alpha
@ To be held virtually on ZOOM
A Father for Generation Alpha
@ To be held virtually on ZOOM
Jun 15 all-day
We’re happy to announce Registration is now open for our second offering of ‘A Father for Generation Alpha’ in 2021 🙂 There is no cost to Register and all Registrants will receive more info about[...]
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17
Thu
2021
7:00 pm
Watering Hole with Psychologist ...
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Watering Hole with Psychologist ...
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Jun 17 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
An Evening with Psychologist & Author Robert J. Wicks 7:00 pm, Thursday, June 17, 2021 How do we increase our resilience while having compassion? How do we maintain strength while caring for people—and avoid being[...]
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28
Mon
2021
8:00 pm
The Wild Man’s Journey- Gatherin...
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The Wild Man’s Journey- Gatherin...
@ Held Virtually on ZOOM
Jun 28 @ 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Richard Rohr’s book From Wild Man To Wise Man invites us to explore our spiritual growth as men. In this bi-weekly experience via Zoom, join your Illuman brothers in this quest, the Journey of Illumination. [...]
Jul
12
Mon
2021
8:00 pm
The Wild Man’s Journey- Gatherin...
@ Held Virtually on ZOOM
The Wild Man’s Journey- Gatherin...
@ Held Virtually on ZOOM
Jul 12 @ 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Richard Rohr’s book From Wild Man To Wise Man invites us to explore our spiritual growth as men. In this bi-weekly experience via Zoom, join your Illuman brothers in this quest, the Journey of Illumination. [...]
Jul
26
Mon
2021
8:00 pm
The Wild Man’s Journey- Gatherin...
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The Wild Man’s Journey- Gatherin...
@ Held Virtually on ZOOM
Jul 26 @ 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Richard Rohr’s book From Wild Man To Wise Man invites us to explore our spiritual growth as men. In this bi-weekly experience via Zoom, join your Illuman brothers in this quest, the Journey of Illumination. [...]
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