The Last Time I Cried in Front of Another Man

Published: Sun, 05/08/16

It was today.  At lunch. 

It wasn’t an all-out wailing kind of cry. It was more of that teary-eyed, blurry vision, slightly runny nose kind of cry.

Why did I do it?

It was what my gut and heart wanted at the moment.  And I’ve finally figured out how to trust those two things without editing my emotions.

I was talking to an incredibly wise, passionate, caring man I met a few weeks ago in California at a coaching intensive.  He was in town and we met for lunch to talk about possibly collaborating on some local events.

We spoke passionately about our desires to help other men navigate their lives, fears and relationships.  We supported and encouraged each other at every turn.

We listened to each other with open hearts.  It was a safe space to be real.

But still, why did I tear up?

It was something really small – but huge for me.

After I finished explaining something about men’s fear, he took off his glasses and leaned across the table.

Then he said emphatically, “That!  Right there!  The way you said that was so clear and powerful.  I felt that.  You’ve got something important in that story.  That's what you have to share.”

It was just raw acknowledgment and affirmation.  I felt so seen and heard and understood.

And it gave me that lump in my throat that makes eyes glisten and snot start to run.  I used to be terrified of that feeling.  Not anymore, dammit.  It took me until my 5th decade of life to welcome that feeling.  It makes me feel like I'm truly alive.

The same thing happened numerous times at the Masculine Confidence Intensive I held last week (stay tuned for the date of the next one).  It  happened constantly for about 6 hours.  It was like we were with our TRIBE – right where we were supposed to be!

There is nothing more rewarding, motivating, and inspiring then men sharing, listening and supporting each other.  This is where you finally learn how much freaking power there is in being vulnerable and transparent.

When you experience the freedom of being open-hearted with everyone you touch, there is no going back.  You are free and fearless from that point on.

Your life changes forever.  And everything else starts changing around you in positive ways you never expected.

That’s what I want for you.  You get that by continuing your journey of self-discovery and challenging yourself to think bigger, feel deeper and show the world who you really are.

There will be some people who don’t understand.

There will be some people who leave your life.

And there will be amazing new people who take their place.

And you will finally be living the life you’ve always thought you should be living.

And you will cry.

And you won’t give a sh*t what anyone thinks about it.

Like I said.  That’s one manly, powerful S.O.B. right there.

Click HERE to register for a free conversation with me that might put a lump in your throat and then make you determined to do something about it.

Take a leap into your vulnerable side and never lose that power again.

Lotta love, brother, 

Steve

P.S.  If you like reading the stuff I publish on the Good Men Project, click on this article to see "How a Husband Avoided the Friend Zone in Just the Nick of Time". One of you may recognize this slightly altered story.
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