Comments on: The Four Archetypes of the Mature Masculine: The Magician http://www.artofmanliness.com/2011/11/28/the-four-archetypes-of-the-mature-masculine-the-magician/ Men's Interests and Lifestyle Wed, 22 May 2013 00:56:40 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 By: Alonsovg http://www.artofmanliness.com/2011/11/28/the-four-archetypes-of-the-mature-masculine-the-magician/comment-page-1/#comment-265804 Alonsovg Sat, 06 Oct 2012 01:17:10 +0000 http://artofmanliness.com/?p=21544#comment-265804 I am really liking this articles. This one was hard to read, because I realized I am “the innocent one”… I need to start working harder and change some things in my life. I am glad this website exists.

]]> By: Mojo Master http://www.artofmanliness.com/2011/11/28/the-four-archetypes-of-the-mature-masculine-the-magician/comment-page-1/#comment-261606 Mojo Master Sun, 30 Sep 2012 08:40:20 +0000 http://artofmanliness.com/?p=21544#comment-261606 Your writing is at the heart of what we do -thank you for a great blog!

Mark the Mojo Master

]]> By: Mr.A http://www.artofmanliness.com/2011/11/28/the-four-archetypes-of-the-mature-masculine-the-magician/comment-page-1/#comment-190641 Mr.A Wed, 21 Dec 2011 00:25:58 +0000 http://artofmanliness.com/?p=21544#comment-190641 Brett!!! I’m itching to read the last of the series, how’s about an early Christmas present?
I’m sure you’ve been working on it for some time now, polishing it and refining the last of it – or so I hope, since you’ve been posting other things like avalanche safety (which is of course useful over the winter season).

Anyways, just though I’d chime in and try to get a response out of you, great work so far – but I’m sure you know that already.
Merry Christmas Brett & Kate!

]]> By: Tj http://www.artofmanliness.com/2011/11/28/the-four-archetypes-of-the-mature-masculine-the-magician/comment-page-1/#comment-188069 Tj Sat, 10 Dec 2011 17:31:52 +0000 http://artofmanliness.com/?p=21544#comment-188069 As the retiring master of a Masonic lodge this year, I have actually used and properly sited your website in several trestleboards (newsletters) for my lodge. The spiritual and esoteric nature of Freemasonry has attracted many new members. It is also attracting many new members because of technology–the cyber connections one makes online do not have the true mentorship, friendship and brotherly love as does a physical fraternity. For those interested in Freemasonry, please know that yu will not be asked to join, you must ask. In many cases, yu must ask 3 times.

It is a fufilling journey to be a mason, just be prepared for taking a life long journey, it is slow and intricate.

On a side note…absolutely love this blog!

]]> By: Joe http://www.artofmanliness.com/2011/11/28/the-four-archetypes-of-the-mature-masculine-the-magician/comment-page-1/#comment-188034 Joe Sat, 10 Dec 2011 15:52:48 +0000 http://artofmanliness.com/?p=21544#comment-188034 Very good article on the concept of mature masculinity. I have read the four book series, King, Warrior, Magician, Lover by Robert Moore and Douglas Gillette. I would strongly recommend them to those who wish to explore these concepts in more detail. More and Gillette raise these archetypes for us see and their shadows as dangerous paths which are to be avoided. Perfect attainment of these all these goals is is not realistic but following the path to them is the challenge. Also some men may have greater success in one or more of these archetypes but should never avoid making efforts in all.

Joe

]]> By: mike http://www.artofmanliness.com/2011/11/28/the-four-archetypes-of-the-mature-masculine-the-magician/comment-page-1/#comment-186862 mike Thu, 08 Dec 2011 22:53:05 +0000 http://artofmanliness.com/?p=21544#comment-186862 this resonated with me. ever since i was a boy magicians have held a fascination for me. that make me realise that life is magic and you have to keep moving forward!

]]> By: Cole Bradburn http://www.artofmanliness.com/2011/11/28/the-four-archetypes-of-the-mature-masculine-the-magician/comment-page-1/#comment-185193 Cole Bradburn Wed, 07 Dec 2011 18:08:40 +0000 http://artofmanliness.com/?p=21544#comment-185193 Brett,
Maturing in this archetype reminds me of what you wrote in the beginning of Manvotionals: “A child is self-centered, fearful, and dependent. An adult is bold, courageous, respectful, independent, and of service to others.” Maturation doesn’t mean that a man lets go of his curiosity and sense of wonder, for they will serve him well throughout his life. His perspective merely changes from being egocentric. Thanks for the post.

]]> By: Ethan http://www.artofmanliness.com/2011/11/28/the-four-archetypes-of-the-mature-masculine-the-magician/comment-page-1/#comment-183094 Ethan Tue, 06 Dec 2011 17:53:02 +0000 http://artofmanliness.com/?p=21544#comment-183094 I think C.S. Lewis is a great example of a man who exhibited characteristics of the Magician archetype. He was a man who said perfectly what many others wanted to say but were unable, who rendered simple some of the deepest mysteries of the cosmos, who saw no problem so serious that thinking couldn’t help it.

]]> By: Kenny http://www.artofmanliness.com/2011/11/28/the-four-archetypes-of-the-mature-masculine-the-magician/comment-page-1/#comment-180073 Kenny Sun, 04 Dec 2011 13:10:41 +0000 http://artofmanliness.com/?p=21544#comment-180073 Brilliant article Brett. I have always been interested in magic since an early age, then a few years ago started buying a few magic tricks. Your article wants me to become a full time professional magician!!!

]]> By: Jameson http://www.artofmanliness.com/2011/11/28/the-four-archetypes-of-the-mature-masculine-the-magician/comment-page-1/#comment-176153 Jameson Sat, 03 Dec 2011 01:42:35 +0000 http://artofmanliness.com/?p=21544#comment-176153 As I was reading I kept connecting this back to dance. I’ve been studying tango for about six years now (as well as other styles). Being able to move yourself and someone else in such a connected way is, “knowledge you learn in degrees, its mastery takes great effort and diligence, and the reward is to be able to dwell in a realm that the average man does not have access to.” It is also not something that I can share in a few hours. I could teach some tango, but only to someone who makes a long commitment to study, “the earnest student who continually proves he is a worthy of the knowledge he seeks”. I can teach someone else who knows how to tango a certain pattern or move in a short while, because they have already shown the commitment through their previous knowledge and study. Or I could make arrangements with someone to meet once a week and teach, learn, and practice; we would both have to be in it for a long haul.

And dancing is magic.

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