The Forge – a sacred space for fathers

“Man has come into this world for a particular task and that is his purpose, if he does not perform it then he will have done nothing.” – Rumi.

Having lost rights of passage, connection with nature, and the traditional wisdom of our elders in our society, at large it has left men to question and discover what healthy masculinity looks like.

Being a present loving father is an honor and gift to ourselves, our families, and communities; however, sustainability of presence and purpose and vitality in a state of Being in a modern world is a challenge. In any moment we may find our presence is absorbed into distractions, daily tasks, technology, and if we forget our connection to the source of Being long enough, we may eventually forget ourselves. Any act without the fragrance of Being is lost.

“Presence if like a passport to greater life, connection to greater Being where we belong. Being is like a reservoir of possibilities.” – Kabir Helminski 

“The gifts of spirit are communicated from one heart to another. This is rarely achieved to the same extent when one is alone. Friendship and brotherhood are the outcome of our communication under the light of this truth. To approach the work alone is not only a great limitation but it runs the risk of self-importance and self-righteousness. Spiritual attainment apart from other human beings is incomplete and possibly self-deceiving. The real work is completed under the protection and guidance of love.” – Kabir Helminski

We invite you to join our bi-weekly meeting; offering a sacred space for fathers to weave their stories, honor their truths, and awaken the spirit within. Through the medicine of vulnerability and authentic presence, we forge a soul-deep brotherhood rooted in resilience and the wisdom of the heart so that we may someday be modern elders who share our wisdom to our children and grandchildren.

The intention is to Forge:

• A space to resource and support fathers in their journey
• A space of trust/re-establishing trust among Men and masculinity
• A space where experience and wisdom are valued and vulnerably shared openly
• A space to discuss purpose beyond family
• A space to heal
• A space to connect with Being, Spirit, and Soul
• A community of fathers

To request to join our WhatsApp group, please click here.

We are working on envisioning a Restorative Father’s retreat this season at Peace Temple; dates to be announced. For more information and if interested please contact us. General outline of the retreat will consist of:

Renew & Reconnect

• Renew & Reconnect with heart and soul in a supportive community of fellow fathers.

• Awaken The Soul finding presence, peace, and connect with purpose.

• Circle Together sharing fatherhoods challenges, blessings and discussing wisdom of the heart.

• The Sustainable Father – Topic Discussion and practices how to thrive

  • Fathers Vitality – ability to live, grow, and develop

  • Renewability – ability to replenish through self-replenishing processes faster than depletion

  • Purpose – ability to pursue purpose beyond family despite competing responsibilities

Offerings

• Breathwork

• Nature Bathing Meditation

• Digital Detox

• Sweat

• Plant Medicine

• Health Cleanse

”The Purpose of life is to discover your gift. The work of life is to develop it. The meaning of lift is to give it away”. David V. Scott