Episode 5: The Gift of the Masculine: Pt. III
In this show, we wrap up our three part series based on the work of David Deida — really only a sliver of his work, which is expansive, to say the least. Here, we explore several specific practices to help men (and in some cases, women), hone the gift of masculine presence, freedom and directionality. Men - if you’ve been wanting to create more sexual polarity with women — take notes — and do the homework. Women, if you want your man to provide more structure and a trustable container inside which you can dance your beauty — figure out a way to get him to listen (but without TELLING him to). Therein lies one of the gifts of the feminine, which we will explore soon in more depth. Enjoy!
lucinda said,
November 5, 2007 @ 8:11 am
Hi Adam, love your show.
It’s helped me put my finger on what was missing from past relaitonships - the ability for me to relax into my feminine.
I was raised in a house where my mom felt she had to be the masculine [dad was emotionally absent] and i inherited that sense, as well as learning it was bad [weak] to be female. So my feminine side was remarkably undeveloped. When i did want to feel feminine i felt awkward.
Listening to your show has helped me understand that what i have been seeking is a real man who can be present to me and who doesn’t freak out if i question or challenge him. That my own strength doesn’t emasculate him.
So, thanks for the show and for the insights. Lucinda
B said,
January 8, 2008 @ 12:58 pm
Hi Adam, your show illuminates the universal truth that when one is ready for the lesson the teacher will appear. Being a woman who has experienced unsuccessful relationships with men, I can personalize much of what you presented in your ‘Gift of the Masculine’ series. It is easy to find lots of fingers to point at the men I have known, but now I want to look at myself in that mirror. I can’t wait for the lessons about the gifts of the feminine, becuase I still have much to learn. Many thanks, B