February 27th, 2008
Feeling Feelings - Often Overlooked
You have no doubt heard or used the expression breaking down. Breaking down, means to show one’s feelings, usually sadness. It is inexplicably ironic that a natural emotion is given a negative euphemistic name
Beginning at a young age, boys are primarily valued for achievement, stoicism and heroism. Men are primarily valued for achievement, stoicism, heroism and financial success. Being valued for achievement, success, stoicism and ‘heroism’ produces arrogance and grandiosity with little inner well-being.