by Ray DePaola | Nov 8, 2023 | Life Coaching, Men's Work
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....
by Ray DePaola | Apr 1, 2023 | Life Coaching, Men's Work
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...
by Ray DePaola | Feb 25, 2023 | Life Coaching, Men's Work
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...
by Ray DePaola | Feb 18, 2023 | Anti-racism, Life Coaching, Men's Work, Pro-democracy
One of the ways I’ve come to understand our individual paths in the world is to envision a Venn diagram-like intersectionality where our gifts and talents, our passions, and our purpose overlap with the needs we have, as well as our ability to serve others and their...
by Ray DePaola | Feb 11, 2023 | Life Coaching, Men's Work
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...
by Ray DePaola | Feb 4, 2023 | Life Coaching, Men's Work
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...
by Ray DePaola | Jan 28, 2023 | Life Coaching, Men's Work
One of my primary goals when writing is to connect with you, the reader. I hope what I’m sharing resonates with you in some way, that you find it entertaining or informative, and that it provokes further thoughts and reflections. Another goal I have is to always speak...
by Ray DePaola | Jan 21, 2023 | Life Coaching, Men's Work
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...
by Ray DePaola | Jan 14, 2023 | Life Coaching, Men's Work
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...
by Ray DePaola | Jan 7, 2023 | Life Coaching, Men's Work
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...
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