Benefits of Flowers
When I allowed misconstrued masculinity to stifle my artistry but also define my huMANity—I would only buy flowers for my wife, daughter or mother. Now that I’m a comprehensive man of the Most High, I buy them for myself to place in our kitchen.
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A recent study revealed that simply being in the presence of flowers was found to elevate mood significantly, measurably increase feelings of life satisfaction, decrease depression and anxiety while promoting positive social behavior. Even the Samurai warriors of medieval and early modern Japan were very fond of Sakura flowers/Cherry Blossoms—and NO ONE dared to insult their manhood (Swipe). The zen art of Ikebana (flower arranging) was traditionally practiced by the samurai as it offered a ritualistic, but starkly personal form of self expression, whose beauty was created with colors taken from the pallete of life!
Thank You!
Thank you God for prompting this person to give!
Support Our Virtual Training
Today is #GivingTuesdayNow, a global emergency response to the outpouring of need caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. We are hoping 200 of you would give any amount to our academy.
Virtual training is about to begin!
Our boys are logging on and the virtual training is about to begin!
Creating More Virtual Focus Training
It is written that the men of Issachar not only understood the signs of the times but knew what to do (1 Chron 12:32)!
TBMC With Jason Wilson
If you have an Instagram account, join me in one hour @TheBlackmanCan for a powerful IGTV Live discussion on mentoring boys and the importance of promoting positive images and lifestyles of black men and boys.
Morning Training
I am encouraged that I pushed through training this morning and created new virtual drills for our recruits to continue training during the #COVID19 pandemic,
POWERFUL REFLECTIONS FROM MARK TILMAN
Thank you Mark Tilman for sharing your powerful reflections from #CryLikeAMan,
Creating Module For Virtual Training
Our founder Jason Wilson has been creating another module for our virtual training—drawing, editing, design, automation. His desire is to give boys and young men as close of an experience as they would get with me in person.
Virtual Training
Yesterday evening, our founder/CEO Jason Wilson taught The Cave of Adullam recruits how to mediate and release trauma associated with #COVID19.
COVID-19 RESPONSE FUND PARTNER
We are honored to partner with the United Way of Southeastern Michigan in working tirelessly to help youth and families access critical resources during the COVID-19 crisis!
Quarantined With His Thoughts
Too many good men have faked it in the world so long, that they can’t even be transparent with themselves.
Virtual Programs
We are happy to announce that the Yunion has launched our S.W.A.G., Pitch U, Standing in the Gap, STEM Drone, and Citi Camp mentoring programs virtually.
Find Someone Willing To Grow With You
I experienced the most depression when I tried to fit into friendships that compromised who I really was.
Powerful!
It’s quite ironic that as I was reading this, I tried to hide my tears at coffee shops, the break rooms at work, and in my car in between shifts. This one broke me. It reminded me of many details in my life that determined the course of my personality: my actions, choices, and REactions.
KINGS GET SCARED TOO!
Men—just because you’re scared, it doesn’t mean you’re not strong!
Test-run For Our Virtual Training
During these unprecedented and traumatic times, it’s imperative that we improvise!
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