@joshuacogan

@wearethejourneymen gathered nearly 40 men of different ages, backgrounds, religions, ethnicities and identities in the largest wilderness on the east coast for 4 days of reflection, collective process, connection and release. This was deep ceremony in heart centered council. This vision was three years in making that took form before the pandemic began but had to be pushed off as a result. A lot in the world has changed since then, and there is so much we needed to grieve and witness together. Among us are Veterans, Civilians, Muslim, Jewish, Hindu, Christian, Agnostics and Atheists. We are Black, Brown, and White. We are Young, Middle aged and Elders. We are Fathers, Brothers, Sons and Husbands. We are survivors of all things, and we will end generational violence with us. This is our work and this is our commitment One of our brothers put it best,..he asked.. “Instead of teaching men that they have to provide generational wealth, how would the world look different if we taught them instead to create generational love?What if we prioritized emotional and social literacy rather than putting our young men in constant competition?” This shift require containers that can help us shift the culture. These past days showed us it was possible. If I look at the news I am in despair…yet, if I look at these men I am am full of hope. As we share the grief of our fellow Americans in Texas today, the only comfort I can take is that there are brothers trying to end generational violence, create a new culture, and to find paths forward that might acknowledge pain as a bridge rather than a wall between us. The world is begging men to step up into helping the culture heal. It wants us to be warriors of life and forget about being heroes. Deep gratitude to @mike_armoire @farleydoucette @vivekaom @breatheriseandthrive @hawahkasat @doctorgreenberg For being such soulful facilitators