16 Mar Answering The Question of Personal Identity in a World of Turmoil and Contradictions

We are still asking the question of ‘Who am I?’, Because without this foundation how will we even know if our authentic ‘self’ is joining us on the journey, or if down the road we’ll have to begin the game of self-discovery because we neglected to do so in 2026.

Let that not be your portion.

If you are reading this, let’s consider ourselves as a group of individuals who are partaking in this process of personal development and who are not playing games but are willing to do what it actually takes to be their own unique Idea of a Man™. 

As I write, my mind is swirling with the world events occurring around me. My journey as a man has taken me through many twists and turns and I recognize what I have identified as a positive internal desire to genuinely help men on their life’s journey. However, I cannot be a part of the solution unless I deal with, and resolve my own issues.

And I have been able to identify a good few of my own issues. In fact, since I first began putting together material for the concept of ‘The Idea of a Man’ my journey has intensified considerably, and I have had to face my demons and do my share of shadow work and plunge to the depth to find the gold at the bottom of the well.

Therefore, I’m struck with mixed emotions when I hear of high-profile religious and self help figures exposed and witness wars and rumours of wars with huge philosophical implications. Trying to make head and tail of it all can be disorienting at the least and at worst deeply discouraging. 

However, this is exactly what this work is all about, as a man you may be asking; ‘What is a man supposed to do?, Where even should we plonk ourselves – ideologically, physically, relationally, communally amidst the shifting sands of bullshit in which we currently swim. 

I have spent many years and considerable effort trying to resolve my own issues, trying to be a part of the solution as opposed to the problem, I don’t have all the answers. But what I have come across which has helped I’ll share.

I recognize I have lots to learn. However, some of the edges of naiveté and immaturity have been challenged at a high level. And I’m quicker to recognize if something is not effective or is set up to simply feed on the issues people face like rogue pharmaceuticals not providing the cure but creating a dependency. My passion is to promote what works and drop the other stuff like a hot sack of potatoes.

With that in mind please read Rod Boothroyd’s book Warrior, Magician, Lover, King if you have not already and let your shadow work journey begin. ‘Man, know thyself’ was said for a reason. So if you’re ready The Idea of a Man™ has Podcasts, Videos and Articles as well as Courses and Events coming soon… so watch this space.