Men’s Purpose Has Shifted: This Is What We Do About It
We do not live in the world of our fathers. Over the last 50 years, men’s roles have radically shifted. No longer defined by financial or physical security, men now face the challenge of redefining their purpose in a world where emotional strength is the new frontier. This article dives deep into the shift from traditional masculine roles to a new era where vulnerability, emotional availability, and self-awareness are key to thriving. It’s a call to men everywhere to look inward, chip away at the expectations placed upon us, and discover the strength that comes from truly knowing and embracing ourselves.
Eleven Things Healthy People Do
In a society where distractions abound and superficial measures of success often overshadow genuine fulfillment, it’s easy to lose sight of true wellbeing. To navigate this maze, we must first understand what authentic health looks like. Healthy individuals are secure in themselves, seeking internal validation rather than external approval. They respect both themselves and others, setting boundaries that protect their mental and physical health. By focusing on these core principles, we can reclaim a sense of balance and purpose in our lives.
3 Steps To Finding JOY This Holiday Season
A sermon really impacted my life a few years ago. It was around the holiday season, a couple of weeks earlier than it is now. It dealt with joy, and not only did it provide a clever pneumonic device, but it also really hit home when I was going through a hard time. After all, […]
How to Quit Smoking Successfully
In news that will surprise no one, smoking is terrible for your health. It’s the leading cause of preventable death in the U.S., claiming millions of lives each year. If you ask a smoker if they know smoking is bad for them, they’ll nod. The information is out there, clear as day. So, why don’t they quit?
Because knowing you should do something is different from actually committing to do it. We all know we should eat better, exercise more, be kinder, forgive easier. Yet, we don’t always make the effort.
When I was a smoker, I knew I should quit. I didn’t like how it made me feel, but I kept going. Rationalizing my behavior was easy. I was young, and smoking made me feel good in social situations. Later, when I was going through a rough patch in my life, smoking felt like a way to cope, even though I knew it was bad.
The day I finally quit had nothing to do with discovering a new health fact or finding the perfect tool to help me stop. I quit because I made a decision about who I was. I had been a smoker, but I was no longer willing to define myself that way. I stopped cold turkey, no tools, no tricks. It wasn’t easy, but it wasn’t as hard as I thought it would be either.
The key? It was all about changing my identity. I no longer saw myself as a smoker. The moment I embraced being a nonsmoker, everything changed. It wasn’t about fighting cravings or willpower. It was about recognizing that the old version of me—the smoker—was no longer who I wanted to be. And once that shift happened, quitting became almost effortless.
The same is true for anything in life. If you’re trying to change something about yourself—whether it’s quitting smoking or becoming a better person—you have to start by deciding who you want to be. The actions, habits, and choices follow naturally once you’ve made that mental shift.