Women of Zaadz Calendar

I agree with you Will.
I can’t believe some of the stuff that I am reading here.
Amazing to be a part of it.
Who knows? A calender could be an option.
Who wants to compile the content?
There’s deffinitely no shortage.

Interesting. I won’t tell you the things going through my mind as I clicked the link, but your idea is cool too! Ha.

I have had many good learning experiences here on Zaadz, and a lot of the more compassionate, passionate, and emotional ones were from the women on board. Not to say that us guys haven’t been posting poignant stuff! We still rock, but a Men of Zaadz calendar just doesn’t have the same appeal.

I must say that I am really moved by the men of Zaadz. I am so excited to see such openness, warmth and love from such beautiful people. I am sure that I’m not alone! So, you might indeed find an audience with that Men of Zaadz calendar :).                                                                                                                                                                                                             .

I once watched a documentary called Tough Guise that spoke of the unhealthy portrayal of “masculinity” in our culture and how it has been defined as destructive, violent, and controlling. The film also discussed how men and boys have been conditioned with this thinking as they try to reach a twisted standard of being “manly.” Boys learn from their male role models and the depictions in media and perpetuate the violence; there you have a cycle. I know that this is, of course, not true of all men, because I associate with a lot of beautiful conscious guys and I see such great things here on zaadz. But, it does perpetuate a culture in which we all lose out and the seeds and weeds of such a confused masculinity spring up all over the place an impact us everyday and become normalized! We live with the consequences. I have often wondered what a positive representation of masculinity would look like and I think many of you on zaadz exhibit it. I am excited to think of a new image of masculinity becoming available for young boys in our society, in all societies. It really can change the world! So, thank you for being beacons.

Here’s a link about that documentary. It was designed for men and boys in high school and college but it has become quite popular in Gender Studies circles.

http://www.jacksonkatz.com/

don’t forget that man too was impressive spiritual and loving here!

In reply to your comment about letting go of past hurts and moving on….I’ve always find it so hard…but yes…the present is now the time to do everything that will be our future. thanks a lot!

what a sincerely kind and compassionate post, wil… {sighs}

the guys here are offer invaluable insights as well…. there in …. the balance of yin/yang….

it feels good to be public appreciated (and I speak in the general sense on behalf of all the women @ zaadz)… thank you for your kindness and recognition!

So… a Calendar? or a Spot Light?  Invitational… improvizational?  Hmmm… many directions!

wil,                                                                                                       3/11/06
once again you are “on time”.
I too have been moved by many of the female ZAADZsters teachings/writings.
good luck with this adventure.


                               bright moments,
                                Raven