on I believe that in the earlier days of society the words sensitive and masculine aren’t homogenous terms. A man in the early 1900s could not be considered a man if he was sensitive or had any real emotions. Nowadays it is much more the same, especially with the new “alpha-male” trend going around. Men these… Continue Reading The Imbalance of Strength and Masculinity
on In response to Alden Nowlan’s story, “The Glass Roses”, the question arises of whether or not it is possible for a man to be both sensitive and strong. I feel like the word “sensitive” has a pretty ubiquitous meaning. A sensitive person is very in touch with their emotions and is not afraid… Continue Reading Sensitive Strength
on “Religion is the base to all life” Lord Krishna once said, “The greatest contentment comes from devotion alone and not from its rewards, therefore one who has this devotion seeks nothing else.” This quote is a great factor to one of my beliefs and that religion is the base to all life. The Image below… Continue Reading The Inner Meaning of the Individual
on Memories can have a positive or negative effect on individuals. Most of the time, and for a lot of us, when we think back on former experiences, they are joyful and nostalgic, making us want to go back to that particular moment in time. On the flip side, when traumatic memories resurface in one’s mind,… Continue Reading Impact of Memories
on Throughout history, the typical stereotype that men are pressured to uphold is to hide their emotions behind a strong, confident facade. Many are referred to as the “breadwinners” of the household, capable of taking care of their family’s financial needs through their employment. Such a hefty responsibility can become overwhelming at times, resulting in anyone… Continue Reading Emotional Strength
on Is it possible to be sensitive and strong? Men are typically portrayed and expected to be strong and cold by society, or in the instance of “The Glass Roses,” the protagonist’s father. Men frequently struggle to express their actual emotions because of this, and occasionally they may even try to push them away. Although society… Continue Reading The Desire To Be Strong
on Many times when individuals go through hard times they are able to find comfort and strength in sharing similar experiences and having empathy for one another. This can be seen in A Thousand Splendid Suns through Laila and Mariam’s relationship. Mariam had been through the loss of her parents, both physically and emotionally, as well… Continue Reading Shared Experiences
on To me on the brink of is a very inspiring call to action piece where it inspires me to take a more proactive stand and really voice my opinions and objections to social injustices. I feel compelled to take a stand, I know others who have been protesting before, I’m not really well informed when… Continue Reading On the Rise
on Things to Do in Williams Lake During a major benchmark in a youths development one should acknowledge feelings of uncertainty in order to develop a full and well rounded sense of identity. I am at a time in my life that I need to choose which school to go to for post secondary and… Continue Reading Mountains of Growth
on Sensitivity and strength are both qualities men can inherent without being considered “lesser men.” While this is a controversial topic there are clear reasons explaining why men can be both and should be both. The destructive effects of unsensitivity can be observed in how men who keep their emotions internalized may appear strong on the… Continue Reading Male Sensitivity