Happy Men
Happy Men and Masculine Men
A Happy Man is a Mentally Healthy Man
A Happy Man is someone who feels good about himself.
He likes who he is,
He feels good about how he conducts himself in the world.
A Happy Man tends to be a man who is deeply connected to his Masculinity,
He likes being a Man.
He likes and enjoys the responsibilities of being a man.
He has had good mentors who were his guides and his inspiration.
He learned how to be strong and courageous.
He learned how to be a guardian when needed.
He learned when to speak and when to listen.
He learned when and how to take a stand.
When he made mistakes, he learned from them,
He didn't put himself down and rubbish himself,
He learned how to get his eye back on the goal, get up, and go again.
A man who understands himself, and his masculinity,
Is never toxic, but he can be strong and forthright,
He can stand tall when others are faltering,
He can stand for what he believes is right, even when that means standing alone.
Men who are unhappy, perhaps did not receive this guidance,
And are deeply self critical and harshly judgmental.
It is not too late for these men.
Good mentors can still be found.
Young men and adolescents who are off the rails,
They too can be supported and guided.
But first, society must once again value Confident Masculinity.
There is no such thing as Toxic Masculinity. It is a conveniently invented term.
Toxic behavior does exist and both men and women are capable of it.
So let's get to work. Bring back helpful mentoring.
Remind men how to be good and decent men.
Then, society and workplaces will benefit.
Reach out if you'd like to discuss.
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