My name is Kevin. I have been one of the firemen in the Seven Circles community for a few years now. In these years, and also having had previous experience in community, I have realized that being a man in community is hard work. Wood runs and preparation for ceremony take up time and energy, but the real work is on myself.
Before becoming a community member, I was shown that the world was “dog eat dog;” but as a man in a community, I see that taking advantage of other’s vulnerability does not create an atmosphere of togetherness. I must embrace that soft spot with an open mind and an open heart as I enter relationships with you as friends and family.
Outside of my community, history turns a blind eye on Men’s injustices toward Women. As a man in community I must work on being part of the healing between men and women.
On the road, a man never asks for directions or turns around when it seems like he is lost or has missed an exit. On the Red Road I’ve had to admit that I am human. All of my road trips have missed exits and U-turns; they are all part of my natural, beautiful self and I have to accept them with kindness.
All of the patterns I have learned before have shattered. The work for me now is to rearrange the pieces to benefit my community relationships. It’s hard work that takes time and energy. I do it out of love because I want to be a Man in the community.