"Man Prayer" - words by Eve Ensler, film by Tony Stroebel

The best and the worst aspect of writing about becoming a better man come from the same source, random finds on the internet. And today, it was a good day as this beautiful Vid popped up in my news feed.

May I be a Man

Whose confidence comes from the depth of my giving

Who understands that vulnerability is my greatest strength

Who creates space rather than dominates it

Who appreciates listening more than knowing

Who seeks kindness over control

Who cries when the grief is too much

Who refuses the slap, the gun, the choke, the insult, the punch

May I not be afraid to get lost

May I cherish touch more than performance

and the experience more than getting there

May I move slowly, not abruptly

May I be brave enough to share my fear and shame

and gather the other men to do the same

May I stop pretending and open the parts of me that have long been numb

May I cherish, respect and love my mother

May the resonance of that love translate into loving all women and living things