The ManKind Project (MKP) have announced that their event The GBTQ Gateway will be taking place in San Diego, May 15-17.
The GBTQ Gateway is a singular type of life affirming event, honoring the best in what GBTQ men have to offer the planet.
MKP states, “We are only able to recognize the powerful brilliance of GBTQ men because we are willing to look at, and take full responsibility for the pain we are capable of creating and the suffering in our own lives and the lives of those around us. This is the paradox of modern masculinity, and it is a lesson we are dedicated to learning and teaching.
“We’re redefining GBTQ mature masculinity for the 21st century, and we want your help! We’re looking for gay, bi, trans, queer and questioning men willing to step through fear and into the challenge of their lives. Men not afraid to revolt against repressive social norms, take off their masks and break through their personal barriers. Men ready to take real risks and step into their full power. Men not afraid to inhabit ALL the characteristics required of GBTQ men in changing times; resiliency, integrity, courage, creativity, innovation, adaptability, compassion, empathy, radical self-responsibility, inclusivity, generosity and respect.
“ManKind Project flies in the face of rigid stereotypes about “Gay, Bi, Trans, Straight, Queer, and Questioning Men” In a culture that seems to be comfortable with mediocrity and passivity from men, we ask men to go right up to the edge – and beyond it.
“We ask gay, bi, trans, queer and questioning men to stop living a vicarious adventure through their TV’s and step into a real time adventure to win back their passion for life. We ask men to confront the real problems in their lives and to get 100% honest about who they are. Some men have a really hard time doing that. Many of us did too, but we took the risk anyway.”
Describing The GBTQ Gateway MKP states:
- You’ll experience a level of energy, a quality of masculinity, a deep sense of safety, joy and laughter, anger and fear, physical challenge, and a connection to life’s mystery that we can’t explain to you, no matter how hard we try.
- You’ll have the opportunity to look with fearless honesty at the life you’ve created, and make profound choices about what you want to keep, what you want to expand, and what you want to let go of.
- You’ll discover your unique connection to manhood, explore a new way of understanding masculinity, and step fully into the man you envision yourself to be.
Intention and Commitment: What we practice and why.
- Emotional Authenticity – Because we believe in honesty and wholeness … we practice emotional intelligence and self-awareness.
- Personal Responsibility – Because we value integrity and accountability … we take 100% responsibility for our feelings, and we own the impacts – both positive and negative – of our choices and actions.
- Leadership Mastery – Because we believe that role models change lives … we practice highly principled personal, interpersonal, and group leadership.
- Empowered Mission – Because we value generosity, service, and connection to spirit … we explore and live from our deepest purpose.
- Supportive Community – Because we care for ourselves and the generations to come … we create a place for men from all walks of life to learn and teach in a safe, respectful, challenging, and inclusive peer-network.
The GBTQ Gateway begins Friday, May 15 between 5:00pm and 5:30pm and ends on Sunday, May 17 around 5:00 pm.
All meals, materials, and accommodations are included in the cost of the training.
After registering, you will be contacted by a man from MKP San Diego.
Scholarships and financial aid is available.
To register go to: http://nwta.mkp.org/how-do-i-register and scroll down to: San Diego 2015 GBTQ Gateway and click to register
