We’re in a world where masculinity, especially with these big spectacle movies, is often pushed by rippling six packs and forcing an image down someone’s throat trying to prove masculinity. Whereas I think true masculinity comes from having a strong sense of self. Theo James
- How much do you think image proves or disproves masculinity?
- Do you believe true masculinity comes from having a strong sense of self?
- Why or why not?
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I agreed with the quote especially about forcing an image down someone’s throat with this masculinity.
Masculinity is not a true or false question. The question is are your actions, as a man, true to your beliefs about how a good man acts. A related question is how strongly do you take such an inventory, how strong are you in taking a close look at actions that were mindless mistakes or mindful mistakes. As a man can you stand strong to listen to feedback from other men, from other women, from children, from animals, from the Planet, on what you have done as a man, so you can keep doing it or stop, or slow down.… Read more »
You are not talking to yourself David. I read and respond to EVERY comment made on the quotes of the day. I think your comments are very relevant and enlightening. I particularly like what you’ve said about strong abs—what they’re good for and what they’re not the best for. I AGREE that flexibility (in nearly everything) is a better options. There are times when we must stand firm in our defense, but I’m finding that flexibility is a beautiful thing. I would absolutely love to review a submission for publication from you. You have some very relevant thoughts that DESERVE… Read more »