The Men's Challenge Deck, by Rob Biagini, and based on David Deida's book The Way of the Superior Man, is designed to help men connect with their deepest levels. It's purpose is "to create safe, structured situations where men challenge each other to overcome perceived limitations and and learn together from their experiences."
The deck is to be used in groups whose direct purpose is to enhance each member's personal and spiritual growth through the practice of encouraging each man to live at his edge. The men's group I facilitate, Integral Warriors: Embodying the New Masculine. is just such a group.
We are here to encourage, scold, love, challenge, consult with, listen to, learn, cry, and laugh with each other; to share what's going on with each other, in our lives and our missions. Most importantly, this group reflects the truth about myself to me.
We often see ourselves differently than the rest of the world sees us. It can be be both a great gift and shock to receive this kind of feedback. In the words of the Scottish poet Robert Burns:
Oh wad some power the giftie gie us,
tae see ouerselves as ithers see us.
2 comments:
Hi Gary,
The deck is a wonderful addition to any men's group. Unfortunately it hasn't been in print for about 5 years now.
Liana
Bluetruth.org
Hi Liana,
Yes, I know. I spoke to Rob about the deck and he's hoping for enough interest to reprint soon. Meanwhile, I got a brand new one a few weeks ago, still in the wrapper, off Amazon.com by putting a request out.
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