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Men of Integrity 🔸 Respecting All🔸 Thriving Together
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#CircleUp #MentorTheFuture #RitesOfPassage #ItsAllFromTheHeart

At Journeymen, we focus on supporting boys in thei

At Journeymen, we focus on supporting boys in their development to become inspired, compassionate and resilient young men.

Journeymen facilitates life changing overnight Rite of Passage Experiences (ROPEs) to guide the men of tomorrow to discover their authentic gifts, create a strong vision for their future, and fully engage in their lives through meaningful service and effective, heart-centered action. Ongoing mentorship and support is included.
Enrollment for spring and summer ROPEs is now open. Explore our options for 2020 below.

Claim your spot! Register today through our website www.journeymen.us.

www.journeymen.us/camps/

A few weekends ago, we gave some of last year's Qu

A few weekends ago, we gave some of last year's Questers the opportunity to learn self-defense through karate. This amazing class, taught by @rootsofkarate , covered some basic self-defense techniques, and we also went deeper into some heavy concepts like aggression and learning to navigate anger and fear in a healthy way. We are so grateful for the opportunity provided in this class, and we hope that it can happen again!

Today we reached over 1,000 followers on both our

Today we reached over 1,000 followers on both our Instagram and Facebook channels!
As a token of our appreciation, we wanted to share something with you all in return. Over the past month+ we've been working hard behind the scenes to create an entirely new Journeymen website, and today we're happy to share it with all of you!
With our new and improved website, you will find several new offerings including - additional camps, impact days for schools, professional development for teachers, custom trips designed for schools and community organizations, plus so much more.
Go check it out and let us know what you think >>> www.journeymen.us

Relationships are central to everything we do at J

Relationships are central to everything we do at Journeymen; Relationship with ourselves, relationships with each other, and relationships with the world around us.
Today we want to shine a light on one of many beautiful relationships that have unfolded over the past few years.

Meet Hamish. Today Hamish turns 17 years old. A few years ago his mom reached out to our mentor and fellow rite of passage guide, Arne Rubinstein, to learn more about his life-changing work and how she could support her son during his teenage years. Being that they were from the Pacific Northwest, Arne decided to put them in touch with us here at Journeymen.

Shortly after, Hamish signed up for The Quest, our 10-day young men's initiation for teen boys. The rest is history. Hamish and his family have quickly become deeply intertwined with the Journeymen community, so moved by the newfound relationships that they decided to relocate their family to Vashon Island with the help of our elders, mentors, and young men, volunteering to support. Last summer Hamish returned to The Quest to show up as a mentor for the next wave of young men embarking on their journey into adulthood.

We are so proud of the man he is becoming and are so grateful to have him as a part of our growing community. Happy Birthday Hamish from all of us here at Journeymen!

We'd like to take this Thankful Thursday to expres

We'd like to take this Thankful Thursday to express gratitude for one of our donors and the founder of Starbreak Preschool, Dan Cullinan.
Dan’s school sits in the realm of outdoor, play-based learning, emotional intelligence, and conflict resolution. This represents Starbreak’s core commitment to being present for each individual child and their unique needs. We're incredibly grateful for his gifts to this community, both through his efforts at Starbreak Preschool and his continued support of Journeymen.

Join Journeymen this coming Saturday, Jan 18th for

Join Journeymen this coming Saturday, Jan 18th for our next mentor training, Circle Tending I hosted in Tacoma, WA. Don't miss your chance to get involved, limited spaces available!
True mentorship is an art. A commitment to personal and cultural evolution. And one of the most powerful ways to enact positive change in our world.

For many, it feels like a lost aspect of our modern communities. With traditional mentoring roles becoming less common, and without a basic understanding of effective and safe mentoring dynamics, we are collectively responsible for reclaiming this important cultural function.
NOW IS THE TIME.

For adult men with a clear interest in this work, becoming a Mentor means directly impacting the lives of the generations after you while cultivating your own authentic gifts. Perfect men need not apply – we walk the path of growth together. [More info and registration link in bio]

During today’s session at Jason Lee Middle Schoo

During today’s session at Jason Lee Middle School, we asked the group ‘What kind of man do you hope to be described as by the people in your life?’ The following three qualities were some of the most common responses from the group.
Time and time again we are reminded that every young person has the answer, it’s a matter of asking the right questions and giving the future generations the time, space, and platform to share their perspectives, their values and their dreams.

It’s our job as mentors to ask, to listen, to encourage, and to support unconditionally as our young ones continue to find their place in the world.

Today’s CIRCLES session started off with a littl

Today’s CIRCLES session started off with a little visit from an absolutely adorable puppy.

It’s a beautiful thing to witness how kind, caring, and gentle a group of boys becomes when engaging with a puppy.

GIVEAWAY! Feeling the holiday spirit, we've decide

GIVEAWAY! Feeling the holiday spirit, we've decided to Giveaway some of our newest Journeymen merch! To enter:

1. Must follow @journeymen
2. Like this post
3. Tag 3 friends that you're grateful for in the comments

Winner will be picked at random on Saturday, 12/21 at 3pm PST.

Huge shoutout to Relish and our high school guys w

Huge shoutout to Relish and our high school guys who helped put on an amazing dinner last week, sharing our story and exploring possible solutions to many of the challenges facing teens today.
It’s a beautiful thing to see what’s possible when we come together over a meal to share in meaningful conversation.
#Gratitude

Journeymen Co-Founders, Nicky Wilks & Alex Craighe

Journeymen Co-Founders, Nicky Wilks & Alex Craighead, receiving our first BIG check, generously donated by Island Lumber in support of our in-school mentoring course, CIRCLES. We are so fortunate to have the support from many of the local island businesses - this work truly takes a village!

One of our pillars in this work is encouraging our

One of our pillars in this work is encouraging our boys to challenge themselves by taking healthy risks.

This theme is often interpreted by many as taking physical risks, but we believe social and emotional risks can be just as scary and equally as transformative if we're able to move through our fears towards our passions and dreams.

How many of us adults can think of a time we chose safety/comfort over stepping into the fire and taking a risk? What does that lead to over a lifetime of playing it safe? Are we really stretching ourselves? Are we really living authentically?

Our hats are off for the youth around the world who are often the ones to set the best example of how to live authentically, sharing their true selves with the world.

What's something you've always been interested in or curious about, but haven't explored because of fear? Are you willing to step through the fire and take a risk? Would love to hear from you all in the comments below 👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽

Many boys and young men around the world today do

Many boys and young men around the world today do not have a positive male role model in their lives. Having a healthy relationship with another male is one of the most crucial things for a young boy to have in his life as he transitions into young adulthood. Providing a positive role model for these young men gives them the opportunity to see what it means to be an honest and compassionate man, and is one of the first steps towards eliminating toxic masculinity. As much as we would like to, we cannot fulfill the role of being a mentor for every boy around the world, so we need YOUR help! If there are any young boys or men that may look up to you, make sure you do your part in showing them what it means to be a good man in this ever-changing world.

We are still in awe from yesterday, in less than 2

We are still in awe from yesterday, in less than 24 hours we nearly met our #GivingTuesday fundraising goal of $2,500. Not only that, @shailenewoodley decided to support Journeymen with a post that has over 17,000 likes... Truly blown away from the support and positive feedback from each and every one of you. If you’re still feeling called to support, it’s not too late - our donation page is still live in the bio, though there’s countless other ways to get involved to support. Let us know if you’d like to know more about our work and how to get involved - we’d love to hear from you!

Two years ago, our inaugural summer of offerings h

Two years ago, our inaugural summer of offerings had a total of 8 participants across two different overnight experiences. This past season, just two summers later, we welcomed over 100 participants through our rites of passage experiences. Last year alone we generated over 2,500 volunteer hours in our community and provided financial aid and scholarship opportunities for over 75% of our participants. Our in-school mentoring groups have grown from 25 to over 85 students served each week on Vashon Island. And we now have 3 budding relationships with new schools in Seattle and Tacoma!

Today - we are deeply honored to receive support for our work from @shailenewoodley , someone we deeply admire in her unwavering commitment to making the world a better place. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for helping share our story!

Though we are partially funded through course fees, we rely on generous contributions from donors like you to deliver on our commitment to serve the community and remain accessible to those who need us most.

Please consider donating to our cause for #GivingTuesday - Every little bit helps. So much gratitude for your continued support 🙏🏽

In partnership with Vashon Island School District,

In partnership with Vashon Island School District, Journeymen offers CIRCLES, a positive mentoring group for more than 80 high-need students who attend weekly throughout the school year. "Journeymen is changing the future for this community by inspiring and educating young men about the power they hold to impact their own fate and that of the world around them. " - Superintendent of Schools

Funded in part by the Vashon Island School District, we are doing our best to make up the difference to keep offering these services and we need your support.

Every little bit helps, even if it's simply $5 or helping to spread the word by sharing this post. We are also fortunate enough to have a matching donor, so every donation will be doubled! (Donation link in bio 👆👆👆) From the bottom of our hearts: Thank you all for your continued support - we could not be doing this work without you!

#GivingTuesday

With #GivingTuesday right around the corner (tomor

With #GivingTuesday right around the corner (tomorrow), we wanted to remind you that your gifts will also make a big impact with 1-1 matching through the year.
Though we are partially funded through course fees, we rely on generous contributions from donors like you to deliver on our commitments to serve the community and remain accessible to those who need us the most.
Donate today and show your love! Link in bio ☝🏽☝🏽☝🏽

This past weekend we gathered in service of our Mo

This past weekend we gathered in service of our Mother - giving back to the land that nourishes us in so many ways. It’s beautiful to see what’s possible when we come together for a common cause - in this case, 30 people planted 250 cedar trees in a couple short hours. Imagine what else is possible. What else does the world need in these times? How can we leverage our connections and resources to help make a difference?

Conscious Evolution: Thriving Through Evolutionary

Conscious Evolution: Thriving Through Evolutionary Chaos

Bruce H. Lipton, PhD
December 7th 2019
Vashon Island 🔺🔺🔺Comment below for our Journeymen discount code! Ticket link in bio.🔺🔺🔺 Civilization is in a world of crisis. Frontier science reveals that planet Earth is poised on the threshold of a major evolutionary event, and a new world is emerging right before our eyes. In the face of global crises in health, home, and environment, advances in science are creating a genuine revolution in thought and understanding, one so radical that it will change the world. Crisis precipitates evolution and at this time, civilization is now poised on the threshold of a major evolutionary event – Conscious Evolution.

To help navigate this turbulent period in our planet’s history, cell biologist and bestselling author Bruce H. Lipton will take you on a fast-paced journey from the microcosm of the cell to the macrocosm of the mind. A scientific renaissance has shattered old myths and created a new philosophy of health, harmony, and happiness. This new knowledge redirects civilization’s destructive behaviors by providing insights that enable us to work in harmony with Nature rather than dominate and control it.

The new science also emphasizes that we must sit at the feet of our indigenous cultures and learn how they communicate with Nature. For as planetary gardeners, the Earth’s native populations are endowed with the wisdom needed to teach us how to live in harmony with Nature and replenish the environment. Bruce’s dynamic multimedia presentation provides a bold and hopeful vision of the next “holistic” stage of human civilization—and how each of us can fully participate as co-creators of the world to come.

All proceeds from this event will be donated to The Aspen Cultural Healing Society, a non-profit society dedicated to supporting the healing of families and individuals through the process of community and indigenous practices.

Finding strength and confidence from within can be

Finding strength and confidence from within can be such a challenge as we navigate the turbulent times of adolescence. Building up our youth through mentorship and rites of passage so they can recognize their own worth and find self love is such a critical aspect of working with young people. It’s reminders from our community like these that keep our fire alive and motivate us to continue growing the work. As #GivingTuesday approaches, we ask you to consider contributing to our efforts in support of bringing our vision to life: Men of Integrity - Respecting All - Thriving Together ☮️

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