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Today we celebrate you, dads. We know the world as

Today we celebrate you, dads. We know the world asks too much of you, and we recognize the sacrifices you make in service to the family and to your community. We want you to know that you ARE enough, and that we love you unconditionally. May today bring you rest, celebration and the greatest gift of all: whole-hearted presence with those who you've held close. .

If you are fortunate enough to have your dad in your life, please create the space to tell him how you appreciate him. Be specific, and honor him for what he has done AND for who he is, underneath it all. Let him know that you see him, you accept him, and that he is more than just what he does for work or how he provides for others. .

We also know that many of us have a complex relationship with our fathers. Some may be entirely absent, while others may have brought us harm, pain or sadness. If this sounds like your story, perhaps there is an opportunity to curiously contemplate what led him astray - what pulled his heart, body or mind out of your life, and what challenges he faced in childhood and beyond. Some day, this exploration may lead to better understanding, acceptance and forgiveness. .

Journeymen recognizes the value of diverse family structures that find a way to thrive without dad in the picture, AND we know that across our culture, we're experiencing a dad crisis. Overwhelmingly, dads report that they want to be more present with their families, and yet are torn to pieces with social pressure to over-work, incarcerated at disproportionate rates, and far less likely to seek support when they really need help. .

Healing the "father wound" in us and our families is a positive path toward stronger selves and closer communities, and it can start today. Though we won't be able to offer our annual Father & Son Campout (Passing the Torch) due to COVID-19, we are happy to point folks to great resources to build the bond with dad and/or start the journey to reconciliation. .

Have a dad you want to honor? Tag him in the comments, and let him know what you love about him!

Today we acknowledge #Juneteenth, a deeply importa

Today we acknowledge #Juneteenth, a deeply important marker for African Americans and the greater Black community in the USA.
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As US citizens and residents, we have a duty to understand our nation's history of racism. Only when we know where we've come from can we know where we are, and only when we know where we are can we know where we need to go.
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We learn from our work in rites of passage that endings are always beginnings. Slavery may have "ended" under federal law in 1865, but what followed was 150+ years of intentional efforts to continue the oppression of Black people through our various institutions.
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Without deliberate antiracist actions, the momentum of our past will continue in our personal and cultural consciousness. Without exposure to the reality of our Black and Brown brethren, today and throughout our history, we will never know the beauty of our own liberation - individual, and collective.

It is a beautiful thing to see what happens when a

It is a beautiful thing to see what happens when a community comes together in solidarity and support for their Youth - our future. This past Sunday was deeply moving, inspiring, and a sign of the changing tides. Huge thanks to @communitypassageways for their continued leadership and commitment to supporting the youth in our community 🙏🏽 #WeWantToLive #BlackLivesMatter

Tune in to The Village tomorrow, the 9th of June,

Tune in to The Village tomorrow, the 9th of June, at 5:00 PM PST for an awesome live interview with Rosalind Wiseman! This month our focus in the Village has been centered around mental health, and this week our live interview will focus on topics such as shame, and self-compassion. If you're at all interested in checking out this amazing opportunity, you can find more details on The Village. If you are not already in The Village, our online community, it's never too late to join and you can click the link in our bio to join completely free of charge! We'll see you all there!

With much of the world around us shifting further

With much of the world around us shifting further toward unrest and instability, we send our deepest condolences to those most directly affected by recent events. While these issues (institutional racism, police brutality, systemic inequities, etc) have been and will continue to be politicized, Journeymen recognizes these human rights violations for what they are.
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We grieve, feel and stand in solidarity with our black, brown, and indigenous family and are committed to using our platform for generative action toward justice for those who have and continue to face violence, undue hardship and systemic oppression. Now and ongoing, we strongly encourage our community to listen to the voices of black and brown authors, activists, and leaders as you support POC-owned businesses with your economic resources.
“Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced.”― James Baldwin

Our co-founder Nicky Wilks was featured on another

Our co-founder Nicky Wilks was featured on another podcast recently, this time on The Mythic Masculine, hosted by @ian.mackenz. This podcast is a great listen if you've got some free time, and I'd highly recommend checking it out! This podcast covers topics from modern culture in relation to youth, parenting your teens, and ways to make space for the unique gifts of our boys. If you want to listen, click on the link in @ian.mackenz 's bio!

We’re excited to bring Dr. Arne back to for a li

We’re excited to bring Dr. Arne back to for a live interview and Q&A talking about how we (families) can grow in our connection to one another during this time.
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The event is free to attend, and will be hosted on The Village, our new online community for parents, mentors, and youth.
We're excited to be launching this new endeavor, and have half a dozen content experts lined up to offer their wisdom for parents as part of the rollout. We'll be releasing details a week or so before each session 🙂
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Simply register using the link in our bio to join!

Join us this Tuesday at 5pm PST as we welcome best

Join us this Tuesday at 5pm PST as we welcome best-selling author, Dr. Arne Rubinstein for a live interview with Journeymen Co-Founders!
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'Growing Together in a Time of Crisis'
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Free to attend, the event will be hosted in Journeymen's new online community, The Village - building a community of caring adults to foster the healthy, holistic development of boys, so that our global Village can thrive through respect, generosity, and compassion for all.
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Check out the link in our bio to learn more and access the event.

We are especially excited for this one and hope you will join us!

Despite intentions for a days plan, you never quit

Despite intentions for a days plan, you never quite know what energy a group will bring on any given day. Last week was particularly special as our 7th grade group busted out an impromptu jam session on Zoom #MusicIsMedicine

Thank you so much to those of you who have support

If you're planning to GiveBig this week, please co

If you're planning to GiveBig this week, please consider supporting Journeymen as we launch a first-ever offering for teen boys across the globe:
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Band of Brothers: A 6-week online leadership experience for teen boys
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With the world shifting rapidly around us, Journeymen is leveraging the power of technology to meet more boys right where they're at - getting them into nature, engaging their bodies, and making deep connections with peers and mentors. .
Band of Brothers was created on the premise that all boys thrive when love, belonging, and connection are present in their lives. .
With playful adventure, heart-to-heart conversations, and engaging challenges, Band of Brothers helps boys navigate the turbulent times in their lives with a sense of balance, purpose, and confidence. .
Relevant today and beyond, Band of Brothers represents the next generation of our work with the potential to touch lives more broadly than ever before.
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Join us in our mission to encourage compassionate, inspired and resilient young men. Tag a friend, share with a loved one, or donate today.
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All funds raised through the month of May will be matched 1-1 and directed to growing the Band of Brothers experience and enrolling youth with financial need.

With many of us stuck at home during this time, so

With many of us stuck at home during this time, sometimes it can be hard to find things to do! If you have a free 45 minutes, check out this podcast featuring our co-founder Nicky Wilks on the subject of gifts, personal identities, and much more! Nicky was interviewed by Bruce Anderson of the Core Gift Institute, and it's a very entertaining listen. If you're interested, the link is below:

coregift.org/nicky-wilks

Early last month a small group hiked the majestic

Early last month a small group hiked the majestic open acres at the south end of Vashon that will soon be home for all Journeymen gatherings, camps, and events. While sheltering at home we are making plans to ready the land for adventure!

One of the many traditions we have at Journeymen i

One of the many traditions we have at Journeymen is a "Check-in", which serves in three important ways.
First of all, a check-in is used to slow down, pause and actually check-in with yourself, your inner world, to explore how you are truly feeling in this moment.
Secondly, our check-ins serve as a way of welcoming others into our world, by sharing about our emotions and what is alive for us, we begin to form new connections and relationships with those around us.
Finally, our 'Check-ins' can be used to look out for one another, reaching out to see how our people are doing, do they have their needs met, could they use our support?
We never know what others might be going through unless we pause from the day to day tasks in order to reach out and let them know we are here, we care, and that they are not alone.
This practice is always important in our perspective, but challenging times like these make it even more important to do so. Please, take some time to pause from task mode and reach out to a few people for a 'Check-In', it may just be exactly what they need.

On behalf of the Journeymen team, we hope this mes

On behalf of the Journeymen team, we hope this message reaches you safe and healthy during these trying times. Over the past week we have been sitting with the question of how we can be of service during this time, while heeding the important information and precautions we are hearing from public health officials.

As mentors and facilitators, we recognize the likelihood of increased stress and anxiety for many of our youth during this time and are committed to being of support to the boys involved in CIRCLES while schools are currently closed.
Starting this week, Journeymen will offer online, digital CIRCLES. This is an approach that is completely new to our entire team, but times like these require us to be flexible and adapt accordingly.

These sessions will be a chance for boys, mentors, and staff to reconnect with one another, process their feelings/experiences thus far, and explore ways in which we can support one another, meeting our social and emotional needs while being physically apart.

We are in this together.
#CircleUp

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Spanning two days and one night under the stars, t

Spanning two days and one night under the stars, this experience provides fathers and their teen sons a time to connect, explore, and step outside of their regular routines. Recognizing the importance of this sacred dynamic, Journeymen guides and mentors help teen boys and their dads set the stage for revealing our true characters to one another, deepening the bond between father and son, opening channels for healthy communication, and planting the seeds for a lifetime of authentic sharing, fun adventures, and meaningful relationship.

As boys transition into becoming young men, fathers are called to shift the relationship they have with their son. This weekend campout for teens is designed to help boys deepen key relationships with their father or male mentor. 🔸 Passing the Torch - Father & Son Campout May 2 - 3, Vashon Island, WA

Enrollment is now open - sign up through our website www.journeymen.us.

journeymen.us/experience/passing-the-torch

Registration is now open for The Quest: a truly on

Registration is now open for The Quest: a truly one-of-a-kind journey into manhood. Spanning 10 immersive days in nature (July 31 - Aug 9) and a full year of ongoing support and mentorship, this course encompasses the absolute best of our work, offering participants opportunities to dive into their past, become fully present in their world, and cultivate a clear vision for their future.
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The full scope of this experience cannot be summarized in a few sentences, so we ask that you visit our website to learn more and discover what separates The Quest from your average summer camp. They are, quite literally, worlds apart.

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!

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