Join me today for some thoughts on the men of old in our family - and how they contrast with men today. Once upon a time in western culture, the manly way, at least in the noble classes was to submit to God in the form of the King or Queen. Letting my imagination roam, I can see the archetypal image of the man kneeling before the sovereign being knighted into service. Both shoulders are touched with the sword, symbolizing his bodily taking on the role of defender of the sovereign and the realm, .
I recently discovered a series of 50 lectures called "Awakening From the Meaning Crisis" by John Vervaeke, freely available at https://meaningcrisis.co or on your podcast app.
He's a cognitive scientist, and Tai Chi instructor, and discusses ancient history, philosophy and mythology. It seems to have some overlap with what you are addressing here.
The men of old and the men of today
I recently discovered a series of 50 lectures called "Awakening From the Meaning Crisis" by John Vervaeke, freely available at https://meaningcrisis.co or on your podcast app.
He's a cognitive scientist, and Tai Chi instructor, and discusses ancient history, philosophy and mythology. It seems to have some overlap with what you are addressing here.
That’s a good point about the outward (as opposed to inward) focus of an earlier type of men. I think that’s true. And thanks for the shout-out.
Looking forward to the book. Siggy