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The Men's Center of Los Angeles
Beverly Hills/Woodland Hills
in Association with
Sacred Path Productions
Newsletter for May 2007
Voicemail: (818) 348-9302
Web Site: www.menscenterlosangeles.com
Contact: info@menscenterlosangeles.com
Our Mission:
"Bringing good men together and bringing out the best in
them"
Our Approach:
Helping develop a greater sense of purpose and fulfillment for
men by fostering vision, passion, authenticity and intimate connection
to self and others
Our Services:
Psychotherapy for individuals, families, and groups, as well as
our Sacred Path and Call to Adventure Retreats,
Workshops, Seminars, and Monthly Men's Gatherings
CALL
TO ADVENTURE RECEIVES $10,000 DONATION
Colloquium
III on Saturday, May 12 - Still a Few Openings Available
Celebration
of the Boys at Helen Keller Park on Saturday, May 26
IN THIS ISSUE:
A Message from the Director [click
here]
Upcoming Events - Mark Your Calendar
Call to Adventure Receives $10,000 Gift to the Walter Atkinson
Memorial Scholarship Fund [click here]
Bruce Figoten: Love Me First [click
here]
Rich Manners: Rant #2 - Self Extinction [click
here]
From the Daily Om: Your Most Vital Commitment [click
here]
Master Albert Marrewa: Martial Arts Training for Men,
Women, Boys and Girls [click
here]
Taking Risks [click here]
Because I'm a Man [click here]
Men's Teams [click
here]
Important Web Links [click
here]
CD's by Sacred Path Members Available [click
here]
Contribute to the Newsletter [click
here]
A Message
from the Director - Dr. Stephen Johnson
 Sunday,
April 29, 2007
Greetings,
At this time last Sunday the men of the Sacred Path were concluding
the 6th Call to Adventure retreat for fathers and sons, boys
and mentors. Additionally, it served to commemorate our 20th
annual spring Sacred Path Retreat. I wish to acknowledge and
congratulate the men of the Wisdom Council who took the bull
by the horns and departed from the typical structure of a CTA
retreat to create a unique program in lieu of the ropes course
program that has been a hallmark of the CTA retreat. A group
of staff men, hosted by Timothy, met on a series of Sundays
to explore what was going on in their lives and to fashion some
processes that would allow retreat participants the occasion
to contact themselves on a deep level. Steve Branker created
the retreat schedule and served to shepherd the men in working
within certain parameters while Timothy, Christo, Ed, Strongbear,
Albert and Fred put the program together.
I had initially thought that we would have approximately 80
participants, including staff, on the mountain last week. I
believed that we would have about 8 boys and men from Shack's
group in Pasadena and as many as 18 boys and 6 men from South
Central. As it turned out the gentleman that replaced Shack
after his retirement did not follow through with the plans that
Shack had put in motion and the Pasadena group did not materialize.
The extra men and boys through the C.U.R.E. project in South
Central did not gel; it seems due to their overall unfamiliarity
with our program and the lack of time to fully get them on board
with what we were offering. We did, however, have 6 boys accompanied
by their mentors Cameron and Marvo from the Helen Keller Park
region of South Central. They received a tremendous amount of
loving attention from the community that comprised 55 men, including
fathers and sons and a staff of just under 20 good men.
Andrew Soliz poured water for us as we held 4 sweatlodges.
The weather presented some challenges since we were deluged
with rain Friday morning for several hours. As best Andrew attempted
to get the fire started, the rain drenched the well-intended
plans. And then as suddenly as the rain had come, it departed,
leaving us with a beautiful day. The first group got underway
with their sweat and then the second followed later in the afternoon.
The boys did quite well with the new experience and most were
able to stay through 2 of the 4 doors. Albert Marrewa facilitated
two workshops, allowing the participants the opportunity to
explore how they could remain centered while eluding an attacker.
This was more than a martial arts class: it taught many spiritual
principles though a practice that was highly engaging. The meditations
at the Chapel on the point, led by Timothy, also deepened one's
self-awareness and capacity for spiritual mindfulness.
Clayton and Ed facilitated two nature walks up the mountain
with, in the spirit of no one left behind, each tribe
tethering their members with enough rope to allow space between
each participant while also providing the sense that they were
a team with heightened awareness of the pacing of their movement.
Timothy led two lifeboat processes that were very profound and
evoked quite a bit of soul searching and emotional release.
Strongbear created a spontaneous story that he told in 4 sections.
Tom Couper and his friends stepped in to erect the container
upon learning that Scott Edwards had taken ill. Scott did join
us on the mountain and was healed by the transformative energies
that abounded. He sprang to life and jumped in from time to
time with his usual robustness, taking the lead on projects
that needed attending to. Tom, Phillip and other men reconstructed
Walter Atkinson's Bridge to Manhood for the crossing rites-of-passage
ceremony on Saturday night. We had profound community times
and connective tribe meetings with ample opportunities for men
and boys to spend free time doing whatever they wanted from
playing basketball, swimming, taking a nap, smoking a cigar,
participating in a 12-step meeting, etc. And, Christo channeled
and engaged men's energies in self-expression through the drums.
I, personally, was pleased with the team effort because it
commenced at a time when I was recuperating from my hospital
stay and the following recovery period. I think, more than any
of the retreats in the past 20 years, this was one that I got
to take even more than to lead. I enjoyed the opportunities
to present talks on the Tribe themes of self-discipline, faithfulness,
honor, valor, love and compassion, brotherhood, peace and joy.
And, I was grateful for the opportunity to participate in the
workshops and experience the leadership of the staff men. Throughout
the weekend all the participants shape-shifted when we needed
to deal with prevailing conditions to accommodate the sense
of togetherness and harmony supporting our community. We functioned
in the spirit of together we can, together we will. All
in all, I believe we had another momentous experience on the
mountain.
On another note, there are some openings for the May 12th Colloquium
that I am facilitating at Holy Spirit Retreat Center in Encino.
I invite any of you who would like to take a look at your life,
and especially the impact of your relationship with your mother,
on how you relate to women and your significant other to join
us for this 3rd event. Please read more about it in this newsletter.
In the spirit of brotherhood,
Stephen
To learn more about the Executive Director of the Los Angeles
Men's Center and Sacred Path Productions, go to: www.drstephenjohnson.com
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Upcoming Events - Mark Your Calendar
ManUp
Colloquium III to be Held on Saturday, May 12
As a result of the great success of the last two events,
a third colloquium for men will be held from 8 AM to 4:30
PM at the Holy Spirit Retreat Center, 4316 Lanai Road, Encino,
on Saturday, May 12. It will be led by Dr. Stephen Johnson
and will deal with pertinent issues in men's lives,including
relationships, aging, sexuality, intimacy, anger, longing
and other subjects of import. Fees include morning coffee
or tea, morning and afternoon snacks, and lunch. Once again,
the group will be limited to 20 men, so reserve your space
early. There are now only a few openings left, so take
action immediately! The cost for the day is $150. For
more information, contact Rich Manners at (818) 888-8852 or
jyngleman@sbcglobal.net. If you use e-mail, make sure
you use" Colloquium" in the subject bar. He can
take your credit card info and reserve your spot. You can
also click on the "Events" page on the LAMC web
site and download the PDF application/Flier.
Acknowledgement
and Celebration at HKP on Saturday, May 26
We had announced that we would be convening on Saturday,
May 5th at Helen Keller Park to acknowledge and celebrate
the rite-of-passage experience that the young men participated
in at this last Call to Adventure retreat. We have certificates
of achievement to commemorate the boys' passage from boyhood
into conscious manhood. At that time we were unaware that
there was going to be a Cinco de Mayo event that had already
been planned as an all day program at the park. We will postpone
our celebration until Saturday, May 26th from 11:00 am until
approximately 1:00 pm. We offer apologies for any inconvenience
that the former announcement might have created for you and
extend a new invitation for you to bring family and friends
and join us at HKP on the 26th. Bring your drums, family members
and friends as well as your Sacred Path spirit of brotherhood
to this community ceremony.
Driving directions to Helen Keller Park:
Take the 101 Freeway South to the 110 Freeway
South
Exit El Segundo
Turn Right at Lights
Cross over Vermont
Take first Right after Vermont on Berendo
Take second right on 126th Street into Helen Keller Park
Weekly
Men's Groups are available in Woodland Hills and
Beverly Hills. Both Stephen Johnson and Dan Franklin have room
available in their weekly therapeutic support groups held in
Beverly Hills and Woodland Hills. More information at: info@menscenterlosangeles.com
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Call
to Adventure Receives $10,000 Gift to the Walter Atkinson Memorial
Scholarship Fund
I was on the phone today speaking with one of the good men
of our community, Ken Valach. Ken lives in Houston,
Texas, and attended his first Sacred Path retreat six months
ago. He was unable to join us for the Call to Adventure retreat
because he was on a long distance bike ride to raise money
for one of the charities that he sponsors. Upon hearing about
our retreat and the scholarships that we provided for a number
of men and boys in need, including the group from Helen Keller
Park, he offered to help. He asked what I needed, and while
I was collecting my thoughts to respond he asked, "Would
$5,000 cover what you provided in scholarships?" and
my answer was, "Yes. It would." As we spoke for
a few minutes about my vision to bring more inner-city boys
and their mentors to the mountain, he inserted, "In that
case, I'd like to give you $10,000." I was speechless.
Imagine that, Dr. J. at a loss for words. I asked him if I
could acknowledge this gift in the newsletter, because I know
that much of his giving is anonymous, and he said that he
personally didn't need the acknowledgment, but if it helped
to inspire others to donate to our fund and perhaps raise
additional funds to match his gift, he was okay with the honorable
mention. There are other men who have been generous with their
support. Tom Couper, for example, picked up the tab for our
new storage container and the costs to rebuild the Bridge
to Manhood when parts were taken between retreats. I am grateful
to those of you who have helped us to help others. It is through
the generosity of the good people, both men and women, who
care about what we're accomplishing in the lives of many that
have made it possible for us to continue to offer the retreats
and workshops to those in need. Thank you, Ken and all the
others, for your selfless support. Now, let's see if we can
double that $10,000 gift between now and the next Call to
Adventure retreat in order to expand the number of scholarships
that we will provide.
With immense gratitude,
Stephen
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Bruce
Figoten: Love Me First
For the last 12 years, I have been working very hard to free
myself of my domestication by my parents. During this journey
I have learned many valuable lessons that I would like to
share with the Sacred Path Community.
Our journey in life begins with our domestication. Our parents
tell us how to think, eat, feel, vote, go to the bathroom,
etc. We learn their habits, not ours. Therefore, we are not
really free to think and do what we want. Our parents' approval
is based on what they feel is acceptable and not acceptable.
When we are born, all we have is our basic instincts. We
are trusting, loyal and honest. There is no prejudice or judgment
in our souls. Our parents and society (environment) endow
us with negative habits. We then have the task of ridding
ourselves of these habits and developing positive ones in
order to be free of our domestication.
There is more negative energy around us than there is positive.
Every time we see a positive or uplifting incident, we are
overwhelmed with joy, because the negatives far outweigh the
positives. There is no balance.
We have to learn how to protect ourselves from the negatives
in the environment. We should not focus on what is going on
around us, but instead try to concentrate on our own behavior
and feelings. This is what as known as being present, or in
the Now.
We can do this by: first, remembering the 4 agreements; next,
being in the Now; and finally, loving ourselves unconditionally.
For those of you who are not familiar with the 4 agreements,
they are:
1. Be impeccable with your word.
2. Do not make assumptions.
3. Always do your best.
4. Don't take things personally.
However, none of these is 100% possible unless we love ourselves.
The true happiness of our lives is directly proportional to
the amount of love we have for ourselves.
Loving ourselves is very hard to do. When we are little we
are taught to love everyone else before ourselves. Society
frowns on selfishness and mistakes self-love for selfishness.
Therefore, we are confused; it is difficult for us to differentiate
self-love from vanity, conceit, narcissism, etc.
We need a balance between giving and receiving. However,
our own needs must come first. In the current best-selling
book The Secret, we are told that learning how to receive
is one of the basic requirements for a good life. I have always
found it difficult to receive, always feeling guilty in taking
anything because I did not deserve it. That was all part of
my domestication. Now I realize that when someone gives you
something it is because they truly want you to have it and
it makes them happy, just the way you feel when you give.
By accepting their gifts I not only feel I am pleasing them
but that I am feeling good about myself.
The environment we live in constantly tries to domesticate
us. I know that when I am on the mountain at a retreat or
in my Men's Group, I feel very safe and loved, and all my
negative feelings disappear. However, when I leave this perfect
environment and enter the real world, my surroundings become
very toxic to me. In the past I have allowed this toxicity
to control me. Now, I have learned to disregard it and just
concentrate on being present with my thoughts and feelings.
Unfortunately, we spend much more time in the toxic environment
than we do in our safe one.
In conclusion, I feel that the only way we can free ourselves
of our domestication, practice the 4 agreements, be in the
Now, and practice the lessons given in The Secret,
is to love ourselves unconditionally. Without that we are
not capable of giving love or being of service to mankind.
I know it sounds like a simple solution. It is not. It has
taken me over 50 years to integrate my love for myself. That
is why I added to my daily affirmations, "Love Me First."
I now call upon all of you to not only love yourselves but
to re-domesticate your children and those you mentor, and
let them know how important it is to "love themselves
first".
– Bruce Figoten
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Rich
Manners: Rant #2 - Self-Extinction
 A
couple of weeks ago, I received an e-mail from one of the
Sacred Path members concerning the killing of a 12-foot six-inch
brown bear by a US serviceman who was hunting deer in the
area. Calling killing deer a "sport" is nauseating
enough, but this man killed a magnificent animal that was
in a stream searching for salmon and minding its own business.
When the serviceman spotted the bear, the first words out
of his mouth were, "He's a shooter," not, "he's
a beauty and deserves to live as nature intended." He
then proceeded to put six slugs from his .338 Winchester magnum
rifle into the bear's face, killing it. His friend took photos
of him holding the paw and the head of the bear, looking proud
as punch. What is he proud of? The bear had no chance at all.
Some days later, the news of the massacre at Virginia Tech
was all over the media. Once again, a man killed 31 people,
with no more thought of his victims than if they were insects
to be trod upon. The usual frenzy of discussion about the
easy procurement of automatic weapons followed, but because
of the powerful NRA lobby, nothing will come of it, as so
many times before. We will gleefully continue killing each
other and wildlife.
What is this with the ease with which we humans kill animals
and each other? Why can't we see beyond the thrill of murdering
life to the implications of what that act makes us? Even our
elected administration sees nothing wrong in killing thousands
of innocent people in its quest for oil and power. And we
say and do nothing to stop it. Our nation is also one of the
handful that does not adhere to the Kyoto Protocol on Global
Warming.
We are systematically murdering the earth and ourselves
by our own thoughtless and self-serving actions. Here are
some figures:
In the last hundred years, the causes of extinction have
amplified exponentially. Harvard biologist Edward O. Wilson
estimates that the current rate of extinction is 1,000 to
10,000 times greater than the normal background rate, and
predicts that half of all plants and animals will be extinct
by 2100, 93 years from now. Currently, 1 in 4 mammals, 1 in
8 birds, 1 in 3 conifers, and 1 in 3 amphibians teeter on
the brink. The peril faced by other classes of organisms is
less thoroughly analyzed, but 40 percent of the examined species
of planet Earth are in danger, including up to 50 percent
of reptiles, 52 percent of insects, and 73 percent of flowering
plants. Bracketed between best- and worst-case scenarios,
the current extinction rate works out to between 2.7 and 270
species erased from existence every day. Including
today.
Throughout the 20th century, the causes of extinction –
habitat degradation, overexploitation, agricultural monocultures,
human-borne invasive species, human induced climate change
– amplified exponentially, until now in the 21st century,
the rate in nothing short of explosive. The World Conservation
Union's Red List – a database measuring the global status
of Earth's 1.5 million scientifically named species –
tells a haunting tale of unchecked, unaddressed, and accelerating
biocide.
Graphed out, the extinction forecast mirrors the rising curve
of an infectious disease, with the human species acting all
the parts: the pathogen, the vector, the Typhoid Mary who
refuses culpability, and, ultimately, one of up to 100 million
victims.
Indeed, in Pogo's words, we have met the enemy, and he is
us.
It's time – past time – for us to consider the
living being on the other end of our rifles, on the end of
our fishing lines. Yes, it's a lot easier to destroy than
to build, and we humans are really good at disregarding the
long term consequences of what we do for some short term fun,
like killing for "sport".
It's up to you and me to live and think consciously, to
respect each life on this planet as though it were our own
child's life, because in reality, when this planet dies, our
children will have no lives.
– Rich Manners
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From
the Daily Om: Your Most Vital Commitment
Within each of there is a well of energy that
must be regularly replenished. When we act as if this well is
bottomless, scheduling a long list of activities that fit like
puzzle pieces into every minute of every day, it becomes depleted
and we feel exhausted, disconnected, and weak. Refilling this
well is a matter of finding time to focus on, nurture, and care
for ourselves, or "you time." Most of us are, at different times
throughout the day, a spouse, a friend, a relative, an employee,
a parent, or a volunteer, which means that down time, however
relaxing in nature, is not necessarily "you time." Though some
people will inevitably look upon "you time" as being selfish,
it is actually the polar opposite of selfishness. We can only
excel where our outer world affairs are concerned when our own
spiritual, physical, and intellectual needs are fulfilled.
Recognizing the importance of "you time" is far easier than
finding a place for it in an active, multifaceted lifestyle,
however. Even if you find a spot for it in your agenda, you
may be dismayed to discover that your thoughts continuously
stray into worldly territory. To make the most of "you time,"
give yourself enough time on either side of the block of time
you plan to spend on yourself to ensure that you do not feel
rushed. Consider how you would like to pass the time, forgetting
for the moment your obligations and embracing the notion of
renewal. You may discover that you are energized by creative
pursuits, guided meditation, relaxing activities during which
your mind can wander, or modes of expression such as writing.
Even if you have achieved a functioning work-life balance, you
may still be neglecting the most important part of that equation:
you. "You time" prepares you for the next round of daily life,
whether you are poised to immerse yourself in a professional
project or chores around the home. It also affords you a unique
opportunity to learn about yourself, your needs, and your tolerances
in a concrete way. As unimportant as "you time" can sometimes
seem, it truly is crucial to your wellbeing because it ensures
that you are never left without the energy to give of yourself.
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Master
Albert Marrewa: Martial Arts Training for Men, Women, Boys
and Girls
"...The deepest purpose of the
martial arts is to serve
as a vehicle for personal spiritual development."
– Joe Hymans, from Zen in the Martial Arts
The study of the martial arts is a true process of self
discovery, and cultivates all the qualities essential to
living a well-balanced
life. For while self-protection may provide the initial
motivation for most new students, the study of the martial
arts gradually reveals its true hidden treasures as the
development an deepening of emotional stability, intuition,
humility, patience, focus, self-confidence, inner strength,
inner peace, presence, and wisdom. As a martial arts teacher,
Kung Fu San Soo Master Albert Marrewa combines more than
two decades of experience with a loving, compassionate sensibility.
Coupled with his academic and professional training and
experience in the fields of both Psychology and Education,
Albert is the ideal instructor for those considering the
pursuit of personal and spiritual development through perhaps
the noblest of all endeavors: the study of martial arts.
Depending upon interest, training focus may include: basic
assault prevention, San Soo boxing, groundwork, weapons
instruction and defense, breathwork, balance control, and
external and internal power mastery.
Traditional Kung Fu San Soo instruction with accompanying
belt-level ranking available upon request.
All martial arts instruction includes both sitting and
movement meditation practices.
In addition to both men and boys, Albert also specializes
in working with women and adolescent girls in the areas
of verbal, psychological and physical empowerment.
At-home visits are available upon request.
Please peruse Albert's website: www.albertmarrewa.com
for further offerings and contact information.
Master Albert Marrewa Martial Arts
• Self Defense
Private Instruction, Workshops & Seminars
310-428-7981
Venice, California
To laugh is to risk appearing the fool.
To weep is to risk appearing sentimental.
To reach out for another is to risk involvement.
To expose feelings is to risk exposing your true self.
To place your dreams, your ideas before a crowd is to risk
their loss.
To love is to risk not being loved in return.
To live is to risk dying.
To hope is to risk despair.
To try is to risk failure.
But risks must be taken, because the greatest hazard in
life is to risk nothing.
The person who risks nothing does nothing, has nothing and
is nothing.
He may avoid suffering and sorrow, but he cannot learn,
feel, change, grow, love, live.
Chained by his certitudes he is a slave; he has forfeited
his freedom.
Only a person who risks is free.
– Anonymous
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Because I'm a man, when I lock my keys in the car,
I will fiddle with a coat hanger long after hypothermia
has set in. ÊCalling AAA is not an option. ÊI will win.
Because I'm a man, when the car isn't running very
well, I will pop the hood and stare at the engine as if
I know what I'm looking at. ÊIf another man shows up, one
of us will say to the other, "I used to be able to fix these
things, but now with all these computers and everything,
I wouldn't know where to start." ÊWe will then drink a couple
of beers and break wind, as a form of holy communion.
Because I'm a man, when I catch a cold, I need someone
to bring me soup and take care of me while I lie in bed
and moan. ÊYou're a woman. ÊYou never get as sick as I do,
so for you, this is no problem.
Because I'm a man, I can be relied upon to purchase
basic groceries at the store, like beer, milk or bread.
ÊI cannot be expected to find exotic items like "cumin"
or "tofu." ÊFor all I know, these are the same thing.
Because I'm a man, when one of our appliances stops
working, I will insist on taking it apart, despite evidence
that this will just cost me twice as much once the repair
person gets here and has to put it back together.
Because I'm a man, I must hold the television remote
control in my hand while I watch TV. ÊIf the thing has been
misplaced, I may miss a whole show looking for it.....though
one time I was able to survive by holding a calculator.....
( applies to engineers mainly).
Because I'm a man, there is no need to ask me what
I'm thinking about. ÊThe true answer is always either sex,
cars, sex, sports or sex. ÊI have to make up something else
when you ask, so don't ask.
Because I'm a man, I do not want to visit your mother,
or have your mother come visit us, or talk to her when she
calls, or think about her any more than I have to. ÊWhatever
you got her for Mother's Day is okay; ÊI don't need to see
it. And don't forget to pick up something for my mother,
too.
Because I'm a man, you don't have to ask me if I
liked the movie. ÊChances are, if you're crying at the end
of it, I didn't....and if you are feeling amorous afterwards....then
I will certainly at least remember the name and recommend
it to others.
Because I'm a man, I think what you're wearing is
fine. ÊI thought what you were wearing five minutes ago
was fine, too. ÊEither pair of shoes is fine. ÊWith the
belt or without it, looks fine. ÊYour hair is fine. ÊYou
look fine. ÊCan we just go now?
Because I'm a man, and this is, after all, the year
2007, I will share equally in the housework. ÊYou just do
the laundry, the cooking, the cleaning, the vacuuming, and
the dishes, and I'll do the rest...... Like wandering around
in the garden with a beer wondering what to do.
This has been a public service message
for women to better understand men. Ê
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A new group will be forming in the Venice/Pacific Palisades
area. For more info on joining and meeting times, contact Nick
Rath at (310) 454-2965, or e-mail him at: nrath@adelphia.net
The West Hills Group is now filled to
capacity. For those interested in adding their names to the
wait list, contact Ross Avery at (818) 762-5022, or e-mail him
at rossandarlyn@sbcglobal.net
The West Side Men's Group is now filled to capacity. For
those interested in adding their names to the wait list, contact
Mark Kreher at (310) 581-6616 or e-mail him at: mark.kreher@verizon.net.
You can also contact David Sacks at (323) 369-3344, or e-mail
him at: sacks.d@gmail.com
The Thousand Oaks/Calabasas Men's Circle is currently meeting
monthly at the home of Bruce Figoten in Northridge, and includes
men from Thousand Oaks, Camarillo, Simi Valley, Northridge,
Los Angeles, and Hollywood Hills. If you have an interest in
participating in a men's group, contact Bruce at (818) 363-8864,
or e-mail him at: spinedr32@gmail.com
for more information.
David "Stongbear" Myers is heading up a team in the
San Gabriel Valley. If you're interested in joining, talk to
Strongbear at (818)541-9499, or e-mail him at: strongbear46@msn.com
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Important
Web Links
The LAMC web site now has a page dedicated to links to various
individuals and organizations who may be of assistance to members.
You'll find therapists, counselors, authors, realtors, health
resources, men's issues resources, assistance in fathering,
musicians, Native American and interfaith teachings, ceremonies
and camps,mid-life issues resources, and a lot more. If you're
reading the newsletter on a PDF file, simply paste this link
into your web browser to go to the Links page: www.menscenterlosangeles.com/links.html
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CD's by Sacred
Path Members Available
You can purchase the excellent CD's by Sacred Path brothers
Ed Munter, Tommy Holmes, Christo Pellani, Rich Manners
and Albert Marrewa.
Ed's CD's, Tracking Down the Soul and Soul Journey,
are available at www.innerpathproductions.org
Tommy's self-titled album can be ordered from www.TommyHolmes.com.
Christo's second album, Soundscape Pyramids – Resonance
Forms, is available at info@soundformation.com
Rich's CD, Speechless, featuring the voices of Mimi
Manners, is available at jyngleman@sbcglobal.net
Albert's Relaxing Into Now is available at www.albertmarrewa.com
In addition, talks by the Director of the L.A. Men's Center,
Dr. Stephen Johnson, are available on the LA Men's Center web
site, as well as several CD sets of past retreats. Go to
www.menscenterlosangeles.com
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to the Newsletter
Does your creativity need an outlet? Here's a chance for your
unique words to appear on the printed page (or at least a computer
screen)! Send us an article, an anecdote, a poem, a joke; whatever
tickles your fancy. Please address your e-mails to Rich Manners
at: jyngleman@sbcglobal.net.
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