Hey everyone, just checking to see if the group is still going? Would like to tune in Wednesday if so.

I haven't been to calls in a few weeks due to going through one traumatic thing after another with my family. Facing some of the toughest storms I've faced as an adult so far. How to be like the buffalo and run through the storm rather than away from it. I want to connect back in - I know I need it. It's just been timing honestly. Every time I plan to jump back in, something comes up. But I still somehow feel connected to this group and want to make more time so I can learn, heal, and become a better man from the trials, rather than fold back into old habits. Anyway, I'm rambling. But looking forward to rejoining and reconnecting hopefully very soon.

Due to financial reasons and the local men's council starting back up this fall I will no longer be a part of this community. On my way out I want to send gratitude towards all of the men that showed up to the weekly men's zoom calls. This was my first time attempting to connect with community with a medium like the N.O.W. academy and I was very skeptical. I was surprised with how connected I felt week after week to each man and the story that they brought. I was very impressed with the vulnerability, awareness, and action that was embodied in the calls. I also want to shout out John Valente for being about it and reaching out to me personally to be a support with things that were challenging me. Lastly, shout out to Kale and Song for pioneering the way for connection this deep to take place all over the world. Thank you!

My daughter is under the weather and it is getting cooler tonight so I’ll be missing the call tonight so I can take care of her in case she wakes up and let her mama rest. Miss you fellas.

This was the first thing that I was confronted with when I clicked LEAVE MEETING on Zoom. To all those who are able to do what Uncle Jidu says here, you are REALLY LIVING.