Welcome to the Men's Leadership Alliance

The Men's Leadership Alliance (MLA) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, dedicated to inspiring realization of the authentic self. We encourage and support soulful living in the service of a just, joyful, and sustainable world. We are devoted to supporting men, women and youth at all of their transition points—variously called thresholds, passages, or gateways. MLA's non-denominational programs are numerous; meant to address the needs of all in their journey through life.

We deeply believe in this work, as we deeply believe in the inherent beauty embodied in everyone's life . The Men's Leadership Alliance is committed to making deep soul work available to anyone who needs it. Our goal is to inspire everyone—men and women, girls and boys— to live authentically; in service to themselves, their families, their communities and the world; positively redefining themselves and those whose lives they touch.

We embrace the vision of authentic self. The shallow cultural motif of modern adulthood often results in emptiness. A life spent in service to the superficial—devoted to competitive achievement, empty sexual adventure, and escapist pleasure—is no life at all; naught but a sorry, trivial end to the dreams of childhood, resulting in spiritual poverty.

Risk with us a commitment to finding the heart and meaning in our lives. Let us walk together in the mysteries of our dark and disowned parts. Travel the path to blessed sovereignty, in which everything we are—our talents and flaws, failures and victories—is revealed, nurtured and distilled into the sweetness of our own true self.

 

Ongoing Programs

 

Open Men's Circles - free of charge

Men’s Circles, open to any man

offered in Boulder, CO

 

Wisdom Circles - free of charge

Informative monthly meetings, open to men & women - offered in Boulder and Denver, CO

 

Upcoming Programs

 

Vision Fast for Men

June 17-26, 2010, Eldora, Colorado

 

New Pathways for Fathers & Sons (age 9-12)

July 8-11, 2010, near Estes Park, Colorado

 

Celebration of Ceremony & Soul

July 14-18, 2010, near Estes Park, Colorado

 

Crossing the Threshold, Fathers/ Sons (13-17)

July 29 - August 1, 2010, near Estes Park, CO

 

Crossroads in the Wilderness

August 5-8, 2010, James Park, CO

 

Heroe's Wilderness Journey (ages 13-18)

August 5-8, 2010, James Park, CO

A Resource for the Soul

When a person is ready for this work—no matter what their age— they seek an emerging selfhood, rich with deep feelings, honest, engaging communication, and genuine support. One's greatness comes from their courage to embrace the so-called weaknesses in their character. At MLA, we follow a practice of emotional and spiritual ownership. It is a way of deep responsibility —one that embraces not only our victories, but our wounds and losses, betrayals and attacks, the damage we have done or sanctioned... as well as the wounds we have endured. True power comes from neither dominance nor victimhood. There is another way —one that embraces both of these aspects and creates a third alternative.

Join us in our quest. We invite you to commit to this path of true selfhood. All are welcome. The richer our diversity, the more we can find our own true selves... and unleash the true power that lies within every human being.