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What does it mean to be a man?

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Safe

 

If you were to describe what it means to be a man in one word, what would it be and why?


"I would choose the word safe. You see, as a man, I am capable of a lot. One of those is a responsibility to protect others and bring people into an environment that allows them to be able to be free enough to be themselves. It is important to live a life where we allow ourselves to be messy." 

Word: Safe
Occupation: Vehicle Wrap Artist
Age: 32
From: Redding CA

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Who is the manliest person you know and why? 

"My father. I always thought I would never live up to the man my father is. It wasn't until I realized that being a good father comes from being a good son. It is as simple as that." 

What does healthy masculinity look like to you?

"A person who operates in their masculinity in a healthy way actually creates an environment for people to, be able to be safe and for people to be themselves."

What advice would you give your younger self about masculinity?

"Don't worry about it.... because worrying about it is only going to prolong the process, instead just keep moving forward. This is the most important thing. You will figure it out." 

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Safe

 

If you were to describe what it means to be a man in one word, what would it be and why?

"If a man's identity is not established well he cannot be a safe man. My hope is that men, women, and children remember me as a safe place. When a man's identity is solid, physical, emotional, and spiritual abuse aren't present."

Word: Safe
Occupation: Business Owner
Age: 30

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Safe and Obedience

 

If you were to describe what it means to be a man in one word, what would it be and why?

Kate ~ "I chose safe because it is such a beautiful design for men to be protectors...not only of others physical selves but of their hearts. The feminine heart is particularly fragile, so when a man is safe(trustworthy,compassionate, strong, caring) it is an extremely rare and attractive quality..."

Jonathan ~ "Obedience is one of the highest expressions of love, spirituality, and worship.”

Words: Safe and Obedience

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