by Michael Parise | May 27, 2012
A lot of men are touch deprived. Much of the culture of the United States is still influenced by 17th century New England Puritanism and 19th century English Victorianism, when mutual touch between men was highly suspect. Even today, practically the only...
![Male Spirituality Part I: Religion]()
by Michael Parise | May 20, 2012
A lot of what passes for spirituality is actually religion. Religion by definition is that which connects us to something or someone beyond us. Religion consists of ritual acts and community involvement whereby an individual immerses himself in an objective reality...
by Michael Parise | May 14, 2012
Last night I took the Orange Line to Boston from Malden. It was about 6:00 PM and the train was unusually full. Then I saw how many of the riders had green Boston Celtics jerseys on…and behold, a large number of Red Sox shirts and caps also materialized. Basketball...
by Michael Parise | May 13, 2012
Relationships become whole as you become whole. But the parallel isn’t automatic. You must place your attention on seeing untold potential in another person. I was deeply touched by a visit to Cuba few years ago. Taken around the island by my hosts, I saw...
by Michael Parise | May 13, 2012
Are you working for a jerk? You know the type. These kind of bosses are radically insecure but let you know constantly that they’re in charge. They don’t share pertinent information with you. They avoid friendly conversation. They give you a job to do and then...
