{"id":580,"date":"2012-09-02T10:43:59","date_gmt":"2012-09-02T17:43:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/menafterfifty.com\/?p=580"},"modified":"2022-08-24T08:38:37","modified_gmt":"2022-08-24T15:38:37","slug":"is-the-new-macho-a-good-model-for-healthy-masculinity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/menafterfifty.com\/is-the-new-macho-a-good-model-for-healthy-masculinity\/","title":{"rendered":"Is The “New Macho” A Good Model For Healthy Masculinity?"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"new<\/a>Is The “New Macho” A Good Model For Healthy Masculinity?<\/h2>\n

<\/br>As I’ve said in previous posts (Mankind Project<\/a>, Men’s Work<\/a><\/strong>), I’m a big fan of the Mankind Project (MKP). \u00a0MKP has shared a great piece offering a great working definition of the “New Macho” as a model for the “New Masculinity”.<\/p>\n

It is a wonderful launching point for discussions about what makes for healthy masculinity and what qualities we want to embody and express. \u00a0I’m presenting it to you below and hope that it will inspire you and that you will share it with your friends, family and tribe.<\/p>\n

The New Macho<\/h3>\n

He cleans up after himself.
\nHe cleans up the planet.
\nHe is a role model for young men.
\nHe is rigorously honest and fiercely optimistic.<\/p>\n

He holds himself accountable.
\nHe knows what he feels.
\nHe knows how to cry and he lets it go.
\nHe knows how to rage without hurting others.
\nHe knows how to fear and how to keep moving.
\nHe seeks self-mastery.<\/p>\n

He’s let go of childish shame.
\nHe feels guilty when he’s done something wrong.
\nHe is kind to men, kind to women, kind to children.
\nHe teaches others how to be kind.
\nHe says he’s sorry.<\/p>\n

He stopped blaming women or his parents or men for his pain years ago.
\nHe stopped letting his defenses ruin his relationships.
\nHe stopped letting his penis run his life.
\nHe has enough self respect to tell the truth.
\nHe creates intimacy and trust with his actions.
\nHe has men that he trusts and that he turns to for support.
\nHe knows how to roll with it.
\nHe knows how to make it happen.
\nHe is disciplined when he needs to be.
\nHe is flexible when he needs to be.
\nHe knows how to listen from the core of his being.<\/p>\n

He’s not afraid to get dirty.
\nHe’s ready to confront his own limitations.
\nHe has high expectations for himself and for those he connects with.
\nHe looks for ways to serve others.
\nHe knows he is an individual.
\nHe knows that we are all one.
\nHe knows he is an animal and a part of nature.
\nHe knows his spirit and his connection to something greater.<\/p>\n

He knows that the future generations are watching his actions.
\nHe builds communities where people are respected and valued.
\nHe takes responsibility for himself and is also willing to be his brother’s keeper.<\/p>\n

He knows his higher purpose.
\nHe loves with fierceness.
\nHe laughs with abandon, because he gets the joke.<\/p>\n

This is the Mature Masculine – it is the redefinition of masculinity for the 21st century. By no means is this list complete. You are welcome to come and add your gifts to this community.\u00a0www.mkp.org<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a92010 Boysen Hodgson. All rights reserved.<\/p>\n

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What are YOUR<\/strong> thoughts? \u00a0What are some of the qualities that call out to you? \u00a0What qualities are the most challenging for you to embody?<\/div>\n
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For the women that are part of the Men After Fifty Community (and who are deeply appreciated), which qualities are most important to you in your partner? \u00a0Which are most challenging to YOU to accept?<\/div>\n
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AND<\/strong>, what would you add to this list for the new macho or the new masculinity?<\/div>\n
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Let’s get this party started!<\/div>\n
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Adam Sheck<\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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