Week 3: Course Outline

Week 3 Outline:

Confidentiality – What I say here is confidential. Outside this circle, I will not share another man’s words, actions, or identity. I will only speak of my own experience and personal insights. Assume that there are mandated reporters in attendance who have a legal responsibility to report cases of abuse or potential abuse.
Punctuality – The group will begin on time and end on time. If I arrive late, I will not interrupt the flow of the group.
Ethical Relationships – This is not a business group. No solicitations.
Non-Violence – Violence can be physical, verbal, emotional, or spiritual. I acknowledge that my words and actions have an impact on those around me. I take responsibility for my words and actions.
No Drugs or Alcohol – I will not attend the group while under the influence of alcohol or recreational drugs. If I break this agreement I will tell the group and accept the choice of the group in handling this to create a safe space for the men present.
Participation – I will speak openly and truthfully in “I” statements (not “you” or “he” statements). Any man may pass at any time. Any man may STOP a process (especially in the service of maintaining safety). I am not here to give advice. If I want advice, I will ask for it specifically. I will ask permission before offering feedback. I am responsible for taking care of myself. If I need something, I will ask for it. If I have questions, I will ask

Body Centered Meditation
Check-in: Name, City, Emotion … where it is in your body, a couple of lines about what the emotion means … feeling.
Leaders model check-in

What was it like to go to someone you care about to ask them what they want you to hear?

Resistance – Pressfield. There are things that get in our way of doing the work that you’re here to do.
Shadow – Multiple meanings and ways of seeing ourselves and the world.

Limiting Beliefs

I show up as the man I want to be and live the life I want to live WHEN … (or IF)
- What are the limiting beliefs, stories getting in the way.
- We’re also speaking to your CHOICE about how you’re living your life.
- There’s something rumbling in you. This is connected to the stories of resistance … to our shadows.

Leaders lead and model accountability. Lead with Golden Accountability.
Is there a man in the circle who made a specific agreement in the past week, and KEPT IT?
Who here wants to look at a piece of Accountability?
- - - What was your commitment?
    - Did you keep the agreement?
    - Choice: If you Did NOT meet the commitment – What did you choose to do instead?
      If you DID meet the commitment – What could you have done instead?
    - What is the impact on you?
    - What is the impact on those around you?
    - Shadow / Resistance : What’s the belief … under that? What is the old belief about yourself that this reinforces?
    - Accountability: What do you want to do to move forward?
      What are you willing to do to be the captain of your ship? What is a simple action that you will take?

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Returning home. Telling the story. Going back to the ‘normal’ world. Blessing round.

What insight or learning are you taking away?
Did you get what you came for?
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