We believe that, in addition to looking and feeling great, the kilt is a symbol of the mature masculine. A mature man is a man who has faced his emotions, stood up, and freed himself from the social expectations of the old fashioned macho man.
The best description I have found for the new macho is by Boysen Hodgson published was on the Mankind Project website. If you score 80% give yourself a pat on the back and consider rewarding yourself with a brand new Skilt!
‘He cleans up after himself.
He cleans up the planet.
He is a role model for young men.
He is rigorously honest and fiercely optimistic.
He holds himself accountable.
He knows what he feels.
He knows how to cry and he lets it go.
He knows how to rage without hurting others.
He knows how to fear and how to keep moving.
He seeks self-mastery.
He’s let go of childish shame.
He feels guilty when he’s done something wrong.
He is kind to men, kind to women, kind to children.
He teaches others how to be kind.
He says he’s sorry.
He stopped blaming women or his parents or men for his pain years ago.
He stopped letting his defenses ruin his relationships.
He stopped letting his penis run his life.
He has enough self respect to tell the truth.
He creates intimacy and trust with his actions.
He has men that he trusts and that he turns to for support.
He knows how to roll with it.
He knows how to make it happen.
He is disciplined when he needs to be.
He is flexible when he needs to be.
He knows how to listen from the core of his being.
He’s not afraid to get dirty.
He’s ready to confront his own limitations.
He has high expectations for himself and for those he connects with.
He looks for ways to serve others.
He knows he is an individual.
He knows that we are all one.
He knows he is an animal and a part of nature.
He knows his spirit and his connection to something greater.
He knows that the future generations are watching his actions.
He builds communities where people are respected and valued.
He takes responsibility for himself and is also willing to be his brother’s keeper.
He knows his higher purpose.
He loves with fierceness.
He laughs with abandon, because he gets the joke.’
Hey – I wrote that … thank you for sharing it!
Can I have a free Skilt?
And if you are man ready to learn more about how to step more fully into YOUR mature masculinity … check out the ManKind Project.
And if you’d like to hear more from me … I just did a 4 part interview on http://bethesky.com about MKP.
Hi Boysen,
Thanks for that list. I found it inspiring and have quoted it on my psychotherapy website http://www.psychicplumbing.com too. I’ve updated both posts to give you proper credit.
I’d be very happy to give you a free Skilt … if you can get me a free space on a ManKind Project New Warrior Training Adventure. I’ll email you directly to discuss how we could work together.
All the best,
Richard.
Rock on. Thanks Richard. Glad to know you.