Happiness is the goal, we want to be happy, we want others to be happy. What happens if we are’nt?.
The notion that we need to be happy can bring its own set of problems. Happiness is one of many emotions we feel as human beings, along with sadness, anger, fear, guilt, shame, doubt, guilt despair etc. It is impossible to be happy all the time, and all emotions are valid.
Negative thoughts and feelings can be difficult to process, and rather than facing them, we find ways to distract ourselves, eg alcohol, drugs, food etc. in order to avoid our emotional pain. This only works short term, without resolution our avoidance can become chronic, with increasingly negative consequences.
With 3/4 of all suicides being men, we need to find a meaningful way to reduce our mental suffering.
As men we often lack the ability to express ourselves. We’ve not learned how, or had a place, to talk openly. We keep our feelings and emotions locked up, unable to express them, leading to internal conflict, self doubt, and deteriorating mental health.
But not what to be, do, or say instead. We’re told that we’re privileged, but it doesn’t feel that way. We didn’t oppress anybody, so why are we being punished for the sins of our forefathers?
Instead, we are often linked with toxicity. So how are we supposed to behave in today’s society if our natural masculine drive is not welcomed?
What do we do if our natural masculine drive is not welcomed?
