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.
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Ongoing Programs
- free of charge
Men’s Circles, open to any man
offered in Boulder, CO
- free of charge
Informative monthly meetings, open to men & women - offered in Boulder and Denver, CO
Upcoming Programs
June 17-26, 2010, Eldora, Colorado
July 8-11, 2010, near Estes Park, Colorado
July 14-18, 2010, near Estes Park, Colorado
July 29 - August 1, 2010, near Estes Park, CO
August 5-8, 2010, James Park, CO
August 5-8, 2010, James Park, CO
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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.
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