A man’s castle is often not his home; it is his private space. That place he goes to be alone, to create, to hang with his friends –a place to renew. When a man takes on a partner, then a family he gives up a part of himself for something bigger. … [Continue reading]
Alison Armstrong – back by popular demand
Sandpoint Men's Group is showing another series of Alison Armstrong's DVD's: Understanding Women: Unlock the Mystery. Check out our flier - smg - Alison Armstrong 2009-12-04 and call the number on it to reserve a seat. en: Unlock the Mystery™ … [Continue reading]
How to Be Smart with your Goals.
At the end of our meetings each man commits to doing a "stretch" that supports his development. We ask that these goals be S.M.A.R.T. - Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-Boxed. It can take some work to fulfill these qualities, but they … [Continue reading]
Deep Love
A recent article in the New York Times speaks about love. I'm not talking about the love we see on TV, in the movies or read about. I am talking about the love that transcends the pain of the old love dying, the love that felt real until it is not … [Continue reading]
How to Get Relationships to Work
Let's face it, relationships are a big stress and focus for both men and women. We grow up searching for the right one, then when we have a relationship we often struggle with making right. Alison Armstrong started studying men so she could … [Continue reading]
The Power of Purpose
As men we can struggle with finding our purpose then, how to pursue it. For men, more than women living a life of purpose is key to having a powerful life. This need can become an obsession to find your purpose so to be released, as David Deida … [Continue reading]
AMP – a Powerful Way to Attract and Relate to Women
I just finished watching the three DVD set put out by Authentic Man Program. I am impressed. Essentially, they teach what we do; but applied to attracting and relating to women. Their premise is to attract women you need to be authentic. To be … [Continue reading]
Sandpoint Makes the New York Times
Sandpoint is leading the nation in change. In fact, this past Sunday's New York Times Magazine Section highlighted Sandpoint as leading the new movement in sustainability The article describes the Sandpoint Transition Initiative (STI) as the … [Continue reading]
Update on SMG Activities
Through the winter, the Sandpoint Men's Group continued to stay busy. We did our winter solstice Sweat Lodge in a snowstorm with single digit temperatures. We first needed to dig out the Lodge and fire pit from 3' of snow from previous storms before … [Continue reading]
SMG and SWG Sponsor a Community Event
Last night the Men's and Women's group offered a showing of Alison Armstrong's DVD - Understanding Women. 120 people showed up for the first half of her DVD set on Understanding Women. We are showing the last half of the set in two weeks. The … [Continue reading]