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Come let go of the reins for a time and join us in a container that has nourished men for the last four years. This time out of time is your time, brother. You deserve it. You are welcome to it—come claim it!
The growth of a man's soul depends upon his willingness to address the challenges in his personal life.
The health of the world soul itself depends upon the capacity of all to address the challenges of our times with courage.
- Are you ready to join with your brothers in exploring your inner world, to wrestle with your shadows, to mine your inner gold, and prepare yourself for being engaged courageously and compassionately with your family and community?
- Are you ready to say no to what holds you back and gets in the way of your bigger, YES?
- Are you ready to release the attachments to playing it safe?
- Are you ready to get away from speed of everyday life and sit in the silence?
- Are you ready to listen to other men's stories and deep questions and bless them with yours?
- Are you ready to move and drum and sing from your heart?
If your answer is 'Yes', join the fellowship of other men hungering for authentic connection and seeking true soul strength for themselves and their communities.
This annual men's retreat is a way to work with all that is going on with our families, communities and the world by first working on ourselves, and doing so in the fellowship of other men hungry for authentic connection and seeking the next active steps in their lives. This time together creates both a level of adaptability and resilience, a time of creativity and possibility that matches up personal fate with the world destiny.
Come join us in this practical dreamtime to examine exactly what is, begin to uncover your personal visions, and develop resources to connect your personal visions with the needs and demands of our daily lives. Come step into authentic action.
Come be inspired by each other, be open to listening, healing, connection, and laughter. Through storytelling, poetry, music, ritual, dance, metaphorical process and council we will learn how to better care for ourselves so that we can inspire our circles with clear passion from an open heart.
Join us for this weekend of blessing, wonder and renewal.
| Just throw away all thoughts of imaginary things, and stand firm in that which you are. Kabir |
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Young men Eighteen and Older
and Elders are Encouraged to Attend. These men offer invaluable insights that are a critical source of guidance
and balance during the gathering. Bring a friend, a young
man, a father and son, a grandfather, or sponsor someone to attend!
Staff
Led by Tom Daly.
Supported by The Nashville Kiva Men’s Group--Dan Surface, Greg Elam, Simon McCain, Dale Rogers, Jamie Collins, Gary Kiev, Ryan Stoney and Neal Ashmun.
You can view biographies of MLA staff here.
What To Bring
Upon receipt of your deposit you'll be contacted with further information regarding logistics.
"If we think of ourselves as coming out of the earth, rather than having been thrown in here from somewhere else, we see that we are the earth; we are the consciousness of the earth. These are the eyes of the earth. And this is the voice of the earth."
— Joseph Campbell |
Costs
We offer a sliding scale registration ranging from $250-350. We ask that you pay what you can afford
and help with scholarships. We know that this program is worth the full $350, but we want to assure that
everyone who wishes to attend is not held back due to financial considerations.
A minimum non-refundable deposit of $100 is required to hold your reservation and assure you of a spot
in this gathering. All meal and lodging costs are included. A $50 discount is available to any MLA graduate
who brings a new man.
If you wish to set up a payment plan or inquire about a scholarship, please arrange with the MLA office
prior to the event. Click HERE to download the MLA Scholarship Application Form.
| Deposit (non-refundable) $100 |
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| Fee |
$250-350 (sliding scale) |
Register using our secure online payment service:
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Tennessee Soul Camp
Camp Youth Incorporated
near Nashville, TN
May 17-20, 2012 |
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OR Print, fill-out, and mail your registration using the form below. Please
include your deposit or registration fee by check made payable to
"Men's Leadership Alliance".
Further Information
For more information or other inquiries please contact:
Simon McCain simac99@comcast.net (for onsite questions)
Jason Geoffrion jgeoffrion@mensleadershipalliance.org for questions about registration, scholarships, etc.) |
