Over a decade ago, I began a spiritual search. During that time, I attended a Men’s Rite of Passage (MROP) in Northern California. Through the sacred rituals of the MROP, I experienced a profound sense of peace and a deep sense of community with my spiritual brothers. All the ways we create divisions became insignificant before the loving truth that sustains us all.

On any given day, we hear stories of men across the globe who are hurting creation, hurting women, and hurting each other and themselves. The profound grief we experience because of this damaging behavior can be overwhelming and confounding. It is tempting to believe that men are beyond hope. Daily, I choose not to consent to that despair and instead participate in communities like Illuman that are on the cutting edge of healing.