This article is an invitation to move from wokeness to wholeness and to go beyond surface-level changes. As we seek to create a more just and equitable society, the concept of “wokeness” has become increasingly prevalent in our public discourse. While this term can mean different things to different people, it generally refers to an awareness of social justice issues, such as racism, sexism, and homophobia, and a commitment to challenging these forms of oppression. However, the limitations of wokeness have become increasingly apparent, and we must move beyond it towards a more comprehensive wo ..read more

I don’t know who else needs to read this. I know I do. “My Brothers, You Don’t Need to Produce to Be Worthy.” Many men attach their self-worth to their ability to “produce”, provide and protect. This is the very reason why the current pandemic is hard for many of us. Many men associate their identity with their ability to perform; when this ability is weakened or when it disappears, we tend feel swallowed into the deep void of anxiety. While I know this theoretically, I have not been socialized this way. The deeply ingrained performative and restrictive view of masculinity is part of me; and ..read more

This poem is entitled Sonnet to my brothers. The goal is to inspire an expanded view of masculinity based on empathy, compassion and emotional literacy.   Sonnet to My Brothers You can’t heal what you can’t feel; You can’t be what you can’t see. The path to authenticity, Goes through vulnerability.   There is no darker prison, Than forbidding yourself to show emotion. There are other ways, aside from your fists, To offer your pain a safe place to exist.   Please know that it is never too late, To become emotionally literate. You just have to accept to let go,   Of the lies that have constructe ..read more

As gender roles are being redefined, I compiled 10 masculinity Ted Talks that provided me with a lot of guidance and inspiration in my journey. I hope they bring you value and help you navigate these uncharted territories. 1- Why I’m done trying to be “man enough” | Justin Baldoni Justin Baldoni wants to start a dialogue with men about redefining masculinity — to figure out ways to be not just good men but good humans. In a warm, personal talk, he shares his effort to reconcile who he is with who the world tells him a man should be. And he has a challenge for men: “See if you can use the same ..read more

The Duke of Cambridge is at the heart of a brilliant initiative. He is tackling men mental health stigma with soccer. The approach is incredibly powerful. Harnessing the worldwide influence of the beautiful game can be a game changer. Tackling Men Mental Health Stigma With Soccer Prince William is fully committed to combatting mental health’s issues, and it shows. He is an active ambassador for Heads Together, a mental health initiative spearheaded by The Royal Foundation of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and The Duke and Duchess of Sussex. Heads Together combines a campaign to tackle stigm ..read more

In the pursuit of happiness, the keyword is pursuit. Many of us are familiar with this ancestral teaching which claims that what matters in life, is not the destination but the journey. Yet, we often struggle to live up to this powerful truth. We often defer our happiness and our appreciation for life at a later date and tie it to an uncertain outcome: I will be happy when I make X amount of money; or I will reach happiness when I lose XX pounds; or I will be fulfilled when I find the love of my life. My life journey has shown me time and again that happiness is an inside job. It is often achi ..read more

In response to the huge popularity of FaceApp (the application that lets you download a picture of your old-self) many people in the United States express their concerns about privacy. The worries revolves around the use of personal data and the country of origin of the app (Russia). I am sincerely puzzled by the strength of the reaction: if you are that concerned about FaceApp, do you really understand the current state of the internet? If You Are Concerned About FaceApp, Stop Using The Internet When you understand the current state of the internet, you know that privacy is gone for good. We ..read more

When you are familiar with the concept of male disposability, three words immediately come to mind: Men’s Rights Activists (MRAs). This is the unfortunate reality. Unfortunate because I believe male disposability to be a crucial missing piece of the gender conversation. Yet, as the MRAs are one of the only groups to have put light on this issue, it has become a fringe subject matter; an extremist point of view. For context, Men’s Rights Activists (MRAs) are part of the The men’s rights movement. The movement is “made up of a variety of groups and individuals who focus on general social issues ..read more

This poem as an homage to love. I believe love to be deeply misunderstood. The word love is overused and misused. Love has been lost in translation. This is my personal interpretation of love: love is consciousness.  Love is consciousness Love is not visible. Love is not sexual. Love is not limited. Love is not human. Love is not religion. Love is not a feeling. Love is not romantic. Love is not a thought. Love is not an emotion. Love is not attachment. Love is not a relationship. Love has been lost in translation. Love is the invisible link that connects us. Love is the common denominator. Lo ..read more

We are not afraid to fail, we are afraid to feel. This is the epiphany I had today, and I feel so strongly about it that I want to share this with the world. How did that happen? Let me provide a bit of context. For a few weeks now, I have been closely monitoring my emotional state. Emotional wellness for me means, a proper night sleep, a regular meditation practice and physical exercise 3-4 times a week. I also “check in” with myself a few times a day. I make a conscious effort not to “pile on” my moments of anxiety. When anxiety arises, I just try to examine the situation like an outside obs ..read more