#98 - Iron John And The Foundations Of Mythopoetic Masculinity - with Ian MacKenzie

Ian MacKenzie is a mythosomatic guide & filmmaker, as well as the founder of The Mythic Masculine, a platform dedicated to realigning masculinity with thriving life. For over 15 years, he’s been tracking the global emergence of imaginal culture. From the desert of Burning Man to the heart of Occupy Wall St, he has sought and amplified the voices of visionaries, artists and activists who have been working toward planetary system change. He is the co-director of The Village of Lovers as well as Lost Nation Road, Amplify Her, and Sacred Economics.

On this episode, we cover:

• Mythopoetic Men's Work: Exploring myth, men's groups, and men's initiation work.
• The Story of Ian’s Grandfather: How his death opened the door to men's work for Ian.
• The Challenge of Modern Manhood: Exploring how men become men in a culture with no clear passage into manhood.
• The Story of Iron John: Key themes and how it relates to modern men.
• The Hero vs. the King Archetype: Differences and what they signify for personal growth.
• Ian’s Journey Into Mythopoetic Work: From the feminine gateway to exploring the deep masculine.
• The Lost Culture of Initiation: The impact of the absence of initiation rites in modern society.
• Men's Longing for Depth: The hunger for cultural depth and initiation in men’s lives.
• The Importance of the Wound: How a wound or adversity plays a crucial role in men's initiation.
• Archetypes Explained: The significance of the wild man, the golden boy, and other archetypes.
• The Rediscovery of Passion: How modern men can reconnect with their passion and primal energy.
• The Evolution of the Mythopoetic Men's Movement: A look back at its origins and its journey.
• The Role of Story and Myth: Utilizing story and myth to transmit knowledge and wisdom.
• Men's Circles: The transformative power of being seen and supported by other men.
• Eros and Appreciative Consciousness: Cultivating beauty and life energy in oneself.
• Rediscovering the Inner Well: Accessing the inner source of life energy to prevent external dependency.
• The Red, White, and Black Armor: Understanding the stages of masculine development.
• The Necessity of Men's Support: How men can provide what women and the world sometimes cannot.
• Emotional Coaching and Accountability: The unique way men can inspire and challenge each other.
• The Deep Masculine: Defining and understanding the essence of the deep masculine.

Links:

• The Mythic Masculine
• Ian’s Instagram 
• Facebook 
• Ian’s Films And Essays
• The Arka Brotherhood men’s community
  The Conscious Relationship Council, with Ben Goresky

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