As Someone Who Assists People On A Daily Basis With Personal Goals, It’s Very Easy For Me To Get Caught

MASCULINITY AND HOMOSEXUALITY

The problem is that homosexuality and effeminacy are virtually synonymous in the modern public’s mind. All men who love men are stigmatized as being intrinsically effeminate. Men who engage in homosexual sex are expected to embrace gay culture and are believed, especially by other homosexuals, to be ‘girls on the inside’—no matter how they look and behave, or what their interests may be. As I mentioned above, a sense of manhood is important to most men. Yet, simply by acknowledging same-sex desire, men are expected to relinquish their manhood. They must submit to psychological castration. While this may seem like no great loss to effeminate men who never put much stock in manhood, what of those who do hold masculinity in high regard? What of those androphiles who love men and love being men, for whom masculinity is a thing of beauty and value? I don’t love men because I see myself as girlish; I love men because I’ve developed a deep-seated appreciation for men and for masculinity itself. Men fascinate and inspire me. I love them in their finest moments, but also in the midst of struggle. Just watching men is a pleasure; I see in them innumerable qualities that women often fail to appreciate. I appreciate these things precisely because I am a man, because their masculinity is a reflection of my own. And yet, for this, in some perverse twist of reason, I must give up my own manhood? For this, I am regarded as effeminate and expected to entertain myself with girly things? Fuck that. - Jack Donovan

🌟 Embracing Vulnerability 🌟

Let's talk about the power of vulnerability, especially for men. Society often perpetuates the idea that men should be tough, strong, and stoic, but the truth is that vulnerability is a strength, not a weakness. It takes courage to be open, honest, and vulnerable, and it's an essential part of being human.

It's okay for men to feel and express their emotions. Whether it's joy, sadness, fear, or love, allowing yourself to be vulnerable can lead to deeper connections, better mental health, and personal growth. By embracing vulnerability, we can break free from the constraints of traditional masculinity and create a more inclusive and empathetic world.

So, to all the men out there, let's challenge the stigma around vulnerability and encourage each other to be authentic and open. Remember, it's okay not to be okay, and showing vulnerability is a sign of strength, not weakness. Together, let's redefine what it means to be a strong and empowered man!

#Vulnerability #EmbraceYourself #BreakTheStigma #Authenticity #MentalHealth #Strength #Empowerment #RealMen #EmotionalIntelligence #SelfLove #personaltrainer #pittsburgh #menswork #lifecoach #lgbtq #malemodel #gayman #pride #fyp #foryou

Dive right in. Don't think about what could go wrong or even what could go right. Put blinders on and wade through the tough stuff because that's what is going to help you grow from whatever the experience may be you're facing. Not having any expectations requires a certain amount of courage and the more you don't set your heart on a certain outcome, the more courage it's going to create within yourself to see it through. Now, go forth into the unknown and come back a winner.

#courage #cor #heart #compassion #tellyourstory #storytelling #allin #bootsontheground #fitness #fitspo #personaltrainer #wellnesscoach #personaljourney #empath #feels #actorslife #menslifecoach #changeyourmindset #survivor #laugh #love #hardconversations

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I’m just a gay man with a little bit of wisdom enjoying life:)

This Friday I turn another year older and I always try and reflect on things and do a little inventory of where I’ve been, what goals I’ve reached and what I want to accomplish in the next 365 days. Now that I’m considered ‘middle-aged’, the old saying that time goes by in an instant makes more sense these days.

When you’re young, all you see are doors opening and for our older adults, there comes a point where the doors that you used to see opening are starting to close. I’m still in my prime as far as I’m concerned and I have the better years of my life in front of me because I really believe that I’m starting to come into everything that I was meant to be in my forties. I remember on a very old episode of Oprah, when she turned 50, she had a saying her mom always told her. She said that “You’re 50s are everything you are meant to become.”which is why I continue to welcome each passing year with a positive outlook. We don’t get old because our bodies stop working like they used to or because we start to slow down. We become old when we adopt the mentality of someone who has decided they have no challenges left, no problems to solve and has a salty mentality towards the world and it’s people. For all my friends who are fellow 80s babies, we’ve now assumed that role of a wiser adult, who has learned from their mistakes and is ready to pass those lessons onto the next generation. Here’s to us!!

#aging #happybirthday #june9th #wisdom #41 #personaldevelopment #personaltrainer #fitnessmotivation #lifelessons #wisdom #reflection #mensmentalhealth #pittsburgh #survivor #empowered #goals #timegoesby #sentimental

“Faith consists in believing when it is beyond the power of reason to believe.” Faith is the water that flows between the shores of uncertainty.

#voltaire #faith #strength #motivation #believe #empathy #vulnerability #uncertainty #lgbtq #pittsburgh #writer #psychologystudent #counselor #therapist #teacher #personaltrainer #lifecoach #menswork

There is no timestamp on trauma. There isn’t a formula that you can insert yourself into to get from horror to healed. Be patient. Take up space. Let your journey be the balm. #traumarecovery #traumaresponse #itllbeokay #itgetsbetter #personaltraining #strength #mentalstrength #motivation #learntoheal #healing #standupforyourself #empathy #emotions #lifecoach #menswork #womenswork #bethebalm #checkyourboys #takeupspace #mentalfitness