News from The Night Watch:

News from The Night Watch:

Dark Nights of the Soul In the crisp cold of a mid-fall night, a fire burns in the wood stove, making this small space feel safe, cozy even, as the outside chill is held back. It feels like we’re keeping watch, on duty and alert for anything dangerous or out of order....
Men Creating Change

Men Creating Change

I know there are a lot of well-intentioned people in the world. People who are kind and thoughtful, who care for others, who wish people well. There are many good men who see the wrongs in our society, who witness inequality, injustice, and mistreatment. Many of these...
Who’s In Your Circle?

Who’s In Your Circle?

Perhaps you’ve heard the saying, “You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with,” or some variation. It’s an idea that has circulated in self-help and personal development spaces for years. The saying is often attributed to Jim Rohn: an...
Taking Action

Taking Action

The other day, I attended a virtual gathering—for men only. It was on a subject I really knew nothing about but was interested in learning. The gathering, I discovered, was for trained facilitators, not a novice like me. I stayed for a while, but I struggled, knowing...
The Fear You See in the Mirror

The Fear You See in the Mirror

Fear. How do you feel about feeling afraid? What do you think about your fears? How do you react when you feel afraid? As men, we are taught that fear is bad, feeling afraid is weakness, and showing fear is dangerous and makes us vulnerable. So, what are you supposed...
Men’s Need for Connection

Men’s Need for Connection

As human beings, we are all wired for connection. We all have an innate need to feel seen and heard by others, to contribute, and to know we are part of a community. For men, it has become an increasing challenge to meet this need for connection. There is an array of...
It’s Up To You!

It’s Up To You!

For our Men’s Work @sunrisejourneys, I’m working with men who are ready to work and grow. I’m not going to try and convince someone that he should want a life he loves. No. I focus my energy and attention on the men who know they want to...
Men Creating Change

What’s Getting In The Way?

In my last post, I offered some tips and prompts for reflection and intention-setting for the new year. I ended the post with this question: What is one thing you can change now to move you toward that trajectory? This is, of course, a foundational question for any...