Pilgrim Within

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I offer my poem “I’m better now for it” hoping that it may relate to your experience as a man and give some hope as this phrase is a helpful tool for me.

I feel so blessed to be able to express in this way but it wasn’t always like this and it still isn’t easy. It took so much work and still takes a lot to be seen in this way.

It is important to know that the struggle to express ourself comes from deep societal conditioning that takes work to recondition.

But! there is so much freedom in expression!

In this poem I explore my process of reframing the struggles and remembering that it all the tough, the boring and exciting parts of life all help shape me and are opportunities for learning and growth.. it doesn’t make it any easier to navigate but it helps to off load it all and create space and capacity for the challenges that inevitably are waiting for me in life.

Take every chance you can to express what is moving in your inner world and let the world see it, may that be a friend or people online, people at an open mic.

Creativity, talking to friends, therapy, wellness retreats, men’s circles, your cat or dog, being with nature .. these places, spaces and people are all safe opportunities to express what needs to move through!

If you know any men who need help or spaces like this my self and the following people and organisations are dedicated to creating these important spaces for men to express.

.ie .unmaskedman

Tag the men you know doing the work to heal the masculine wound so more men heal

One week away from immersion in Belfast and I have been reflecting on the importance of recognising cycles that are occurring in our life, our community and in the world.

We have the opportunity in our life time to brake unhealthy and toxic cycles that are playing out in our world.

This is the power of men’s work and the opportunity to do it is next weekend in Belfast!

Join us! Link in bio

“When we are in the troubled times we ask for the gentle days to come back again” - Roy Arbuckle

We invite you to gather this Beltaine at An Grianán of Aileach in the collective spirit of welcoming gentle days.

(Family friendly event!)

Our intention is to collectively gather for peace, unity and healing through celebration with community, song, sharing, story, poetry and the lighting of the Beltaine flame (candles) ceremony.

This event is in aid of our land guardians and all the vitally important work they are doing for our land.

Saturday 9th of May

Gathering at 6:30PM
Beginning at An Grianán Hotel car park
Pilgrimage is optional, People are welcome to join us at the top around 7:30pm

Bring a candle, food and instruments.

7:40pm Food and music poetry and story for celebration of Beltaine

8:40 sunset - fire (candles) ceremony

(IMPORTANT)
• This is a sober and family friendly event
• An Grianán will be respected and honoured throughout - leave no trace
•This is not a protest
• make sure to follow the link in bio to book a free ticket on Eventbrite as more information will be sent out via email 🙏

Grá mor ❤️🔥🌞🌀✨