Posts by Amir Khalighi
The Great Mother: Etymology, Origins, and Resurgence of a Revered Power
The Great Mother: Etymology, Origins, and Resurgence of a Revered Power The Great Mother stands as one of the most enduring archetypes in human history, symbolizing the unity of spirit and matter, life and death, creation and destruction. While her presence has been deeply rooted in ancient civilizations, the patriarchal shift and the rise of…
Read MoreMen’s Work: Origins, Evolution, and the Embodied Masculine
Origins of Men’s Work in the Mythopoetic Men’s Movement The concept of men’s work traces back to the mythopoetic men’s movement that emerged in the 1980s and 1990s. Prominent authors and poets like Robert Bly, Sam Keen, and Michael Meade led this movement, challenging the societal expectations that men should conform to narrowly defined roles.…
Read MoreMen’s Spiritual Retreat
Men’s Spiritual Retreat 2025: Finding Renewal and Purpose for the Modern Man In a fast-paced world filled with constant demands and distractions, men today are seeking deeper connections, purpose, and clarity. A men’s spiritual retreat offers just that—a space to disconnect from the daily grind and reconnect with the inner self. If you’re searching for…
Read More2025 Men’s Retreat – Firekeepers
2025 Men’s Retreat “Firekeepers”: Rekindling the Masculine Spirit Through Shamanic Practice The Firekeepers Men’s Retreat is a transformative journey into the heart of masculine healing and community. Set in the sacred land of Sheffield, MA, this four-day event emphasizes shamanic and somatic practices designed to guide men toward deeper self-awareness, connection with nature, and empowerment.…
Read MoreThe Middle East Crisis: an Animist Perspective
The Middle East Crisis: an Animist Perspective We commune and fall into reverence and relationship with the Natural World in our community. We don’t find our spiritual connection outside ourselves (without), nor do we petition the bearded tyrant in the sky with fear & trembling in favor of promised afterlife prizes, nor do we use…
Read MorePerformative feminine expression perpetuates internalized misogyny
Performative feminine expression only feeds palpable patriarchal norms and perpetuates internalized misogyny. Expression of the “femininity” as seen and defined through the prism of what engages “him” or calls him forward only suppresses the truest essence of what may lurk below. This contributes to unconsciously internalized misogyny. What lurks below may be dark, bloody, and…
Read MoreWhy Men Try To Control Women
What is this great obsession by men globally & historically to control, use and abuse women? From genital mutilation, child wives, burkhas, honor killings to laws regulating women’s choices surrounding her body. It’s important to note that male dominance is not the natural state of a human society; to the contrary, human society was matriarchal…
Read MoreMissing Nutrient In Masculinity
“Why can’t he feel me?” Because he can’t feel himself. Man’s inability to feel into others has its roots in their stifled capacity in being receptive. Many are missing a vital nutrient that comes from being open and receptive. This lack of sensitivity is a byproduct of a body and nervous system that have been…
Read MoreThe Changing Face of Masculinity
We change the face of masculinity in relation to the feminine by changing the way we hold and honor the free expression of our own feminine energies. We provide safe containers for men to be fully expressed – not only in the embodiment of their masculine energies – but also towards deeper expression, understanding…
Read MoreFather Wound & Why Boys Need Men
Many come to men’s work with wounds inflicted upon them by the masculine, specifically a father wound. They come to this work to heal such wounds and alchemize their relationship with the masculine. The journey to healing this wound is unique for each man, and it starts by trusting our masculine containers for our feminine…
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