A 4-day Exploration of Masculine Power
The Sword and Scepter Workshop operates from the assumption that
deepening one’s power is a process. It requires courageous opening to
oneself, to others, and to the deepest aspects of what it means to be a
conscious man in this world. It is our belief that learning about power
has a dual edge: the inner exploration of power and its development,
and its outer expression in effective forms. We work both of these
edges throughout the workshop, seeking to discover both a deeper sense
of self and its viable and authentic expression.
What You Can Expect from the 4-day Sword and Scepter Workshop
- A better understanding of your own relationship to power
- An understanding of the motives that drive you to express or repress your power
- An experience of expressing power with other men
- A model for healthy expression of male power
- A sense of when your own power serves and when it harms
- An enhanced ability to harness and channel your personal power
What You Will Experience
The
workshop is structured as a series of exercises, experiences, and
conversations, rather than lectures and instruction. Participants will
join in an exploration in which each man brings his own wisdom and
experiences to the circle. We will explore male power through a variety
of means, including:
- Exercises designed to help participant see how they show up as men
- Exercises designed to draw out masculine power
- Opportunities to see the impact of power
- Journaling and other self-reflective activities
- Men’s Council
- Accessing timeless masculine archetypes, such as king and warrior
- Meditation, visioning, and work with imagery
- Giving and receiving feedback.
The workshop begins on a Thursday evening and runs through Sunday.
How We Are Different
Compared to other workshops, we're different due to:
- Our purpose. This is a workshop about masculine power. We are not going to tell you how to be a man. We are not a men's social group. We are not a workshop company. We don't exist primarily to make money. We are here specifically to expand your consciousness in the area of power.
- Who we work with. We focus on men already interested in their own growth and development. We are not trying to convince men of the value of focusing on their own growth. Most men come through invitation, word of mouth. The men show up ready to work, you get more for the time spent.
- The team. Several men putting on the event are volunteering their time, and we are primarily covering costs, and proceeds go to the non-profit Tribe of Men. Many of the men are highly successful workshop conductors, coaches, consultants and executives in their own right. You'll get multiple perspectives and examples.
- Follow-up. We believe growth requires more than a "great weekend". The Sword and Scepter ended up creating the Tribe of Men, a non-profit organization dedicated to expanding the consciousness of men. The Tribe can provide ongoing support for interested men, at a price you set for yourself.
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