Marc Nee

Going to church this morning

Please don’t confuse being entertained by the media as being informed or complaining on social media as taking action. The person watching a murder and doing nothing is just as compliant as the one that just walks by. Don’t confuse consumerism with activism

I find myself deeply disturbed by the lack of integrity in our society. As a man, what defines me is my word and my reputation based on my actions. Men today are more concerned with popularity and success and even use those as proof against the importance of character-explain that to your sons.

John Lee came to Connecticut Men’s Gathering this last Weekend to discuss/ explore men’s issues such as regression theory, the mother -son complex and transitions from hero to elder. I wish more men took advantage of this wisdom and stopped trying to live life alone or in a sibling society

I love Jamie Sam’s book Earth Medicine

I love Earth Medicine by Jamie Sams

Feathers are a great reminder of the beauty and vast diversity that nature offers as a lesson. Duck, Hawk, owl, wood pecker, chicken, blue jay, parrot, mourning dove. All birds, all with different ways of living doubt they judge each other

Being married to a potter has given me beautiful dinnerware, a chance to be supportive and the recognition that to be creative you have to feel resourced, have time for curiosity and the courage to try new things.

Good weekend hiking in the Whites. The weather predicted snow, rain and up to 75mph gusts. So we prepared for the worst and hoped for the best. Sunny, breezy and 50 degrees. Don’t let someone’s dire predictions change your plans- no one should have that much power in your life

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Came back from my first motorcycle ride of the season and realized that I had a bungy cord hanging over my rear axel. I am quick to point out the seeming unfairness in the world and the tragedies that befall good people so today I’d like to thank Creator for all the near misses.

Working with trauma, my own and with others, has been some of the most rewarding and painful work I do because once you recognize how trauma impacts people’s lives and how their attempts avoid, numb and compensate for it really limits their ability to live. I wish more people would face the storm.

YouTube video by Nature Tracks Bliss (I am the light of my soul) - Sirgun Kaur & Sat Darshan Singh

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Betrayed myself last night (trying to be a team player.) It never ends well.
Maybe it’s my age or the life I’ve created but
My time is valuable!
and if I don’t live from that idea no one else will do it for me.
Good reminder
Either it’s a Hell Yes!
Or a Fuck No!
Self care isn’t popular- too bad

We all have filters-past experiences that color the way we see the world and ourselves.
As a trauma therapist I see how much untreated trauma is responsible for not only the problems of addiction, poverty, and disease but also how our society profits from it. Big Pharma, fast food, prisons and hate.

I think I’m going to start another Burpee Challenge on March 1st.
For those unfamiliar with the exercise, it was created by A man named Royal Burpee. He was trying to find an exercise that was both effective and efficient.
On 3/1 I’ll do 1 burpee and add one every day for 100 days.
Amazing results

Starting to feel spring in the air! It’s been a long cold winter in Connecticut- I’m feeling the need for ritual to transition from winter to spring. A salt or sand scrub. A couple days of fasting. A thorough cleaning and airing out of the dwelling and the purchase of seedlings for the yard!

Found this guy in the back yard last night when I took the dogs out. He/she was not happy with my golden retriever that very much wanted an up close encounter.

Kambo. A secretion from a broad leaf frog that has a multitude of healing properties. Lucky for me I married a mud witch who got trained in Mexico so I have access anytime I feel a sickness coming on! Thanks Babe for your witchy ways!

Yesterday was a day to recharge and regroup. Walked the dogs with my wife-went out to breakfast- made love and then spent the rest of the day prepping for the week.
Slow and easy makes all the difference for me - enjoy the process instead of focusing on the results feels so much more rewarding

Facilitated a powerful systematic constellations group Friday night, helped with a stop bullying class for kids on Saturday and got back into a sweat lodge Saturday afternoon. This is how I want to live my life. Balancing service and self care spurns things that are important to me