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I had kind of an advantage in that i was raised by my grandparents from the age of 3 to 16. I believe this gave me a sensitivity, which, admittedly, I struggled for years to supress-causing all kinds of emotional and relationship problems for me, of course. One of the great resistance some men will have to this concept of embracing and allowing themselves to express their 'softer' facets; they may feel it means they are expected to become 'gay' or something less than what they are now. The prospect of loss is not good incentive to consider changing perspective. But, if we can see that we already have these elements within us, and it's really about becoming MORE of what and who we are, and bringing balance to the planet, to some degree, hopefully; those that harbour homo-phobic tendencies will see the True light that shines from within and let themselves be guided by that, not the darkness we all can access within, when we are bent that way...We seem to be so focused on our differences, so much. Men and Women. There are, if we look closely, more similarities than differences. Perhaps that is a way to begin to balance ourselves- Look for the similarities and honour them as much, if not more, than we honour ('struggle') over the differences.
Some women may feel a threat to this concept as well. They may have a strong attraction to the wrestler-type, chest-beating, hairy, sweaty, 'he-man'. Have no fear, remember Arnold Schwartzanegger. (Forget the political side of him for a moment)He expresses a degree of sensitivity in many of his lighter movies, does he not? And, his masculine traits are not hampered whatsoever. In fact, I think a lot of women would agree, it is his displays of sensitivity that make him even more attractive! Really, women have been exploring their 'male' qualities more in the last 20 years or so, as far as business and the workplace goes. But, this
-to me- is not the complete picture-yet. Women have embraced the Yang within, partially, but in a way that is less about spirit than it is finance. And indeed, it is (partially) finance and the rising costs of living in our culture that has driven women to such a maze as the coporate world. Luckily, again, their communication skills allow them to excell in that area.
In an Ideal world, I see everyone, or most people, will have the faith, trust and balance to pursue their Heart's desire throughout their entire lives. 'Work' becomes something that one does from their passion for the 'work'- not something that is done from the fear of not having enough. This will only come about when we strive and seek to find a more stable sense of Balance within ourselves, and with each other- which will evolve naturally, as we balance our selves.
Then, the Blossoming Flowers of Love will spread across the Planet and the scent will mingle with the songs of Joy that echo from the valleys and hills forever.
Guns and swords rotting and rusting away to dust.

*LOVE*

~LL~