the core of masculinity

RUMI – THE CORE OF MASCULINITYThe core of masculinity does not derivefrom being male,nor friendliness from those who console.Your old grandmother says, “Maybe you shouldn’tgo to school. You look a little pale.”Run when you hear that.A father’s stern slaps are better.Your bodily soul wants comforting.The severe father wants spiritual clarity.He scolds but eventuallyleads you into […]