Men stand at the edge of a highger path for manhood. The “old man” – the old culture of “manhood” – is being forced to evolve.

Yes, the #MeToo movement is forcing men higher.

But the time has come for men to make the internal shift to the “New Man” themselves.

Men, as this shift unfolds, which way are the scales tipping in your life?

Here’s a roadmap:

Seeing women for their substance vs seeing women as objects

Look at that woman!

What do you see?

A body that represents the desire or opportunity for sex? A physical body to evaluate? A fashion statement?

Or a person with the same depth of passion as you? A person inherently worthy of dignity? A person of great potential value & substance?

The culture of old manhood is being forced to evolve from its outdated view of women as objects to this new view that regards women for their substance.

As you walk through life today, notice which way your scale is tipping – seeing women you pass or meet as physical objects or letting your viewing habits evolve towards wondering, “I wonder what her talents & dreams are?”

Seeing women as a blessing vs seeing women as a threat.

Women are not a threat to manhood. They are a blessing.

Many men already know the truth – that the most valuable asset they can have at their side is an empowered woman.

Empowered women create more opportunities for you as a man to step into your light. You both win! This is the new reality that can transform civilization.

Which way is your scale tipping as you think of the women around you? A Blessing? Or a threat?

Purpose vs power

Traditional “manhood” is focused on power – and power doesn’t like to share. Seeking power is based on the notion that there is not enough to go around so go get it now – and hold on to it.

The “new man” recognizes the foolishness of a power-centered life. The “new man” is evolving towards seeing his life in terms of purpose vs power. What is the highest purpose of my life? What was I born to contribute?

As these questions emerge in consciousness, the “new man” welcomes the relief from fighting for, grasping for, acquiring, or holding on to power. There is a higher purpose in life than power.

This change of perspective naturally opens the “new man” to seeing women in terms of purpose as well. What are her dreams? What is her highest purpose?

Which way is the scale tipping in your life – purpose or power?

Empowering vs Diminishing

As men evolve into positions of leadership, what is our goal?

For centuries, it has been a pattern of the culture of old manhood to acquire power and then diminish the authority of others – in order to solidify our power.

As women now rise into their natural capacities for leadership, we are facing an opportunity to evolve towards a concept of shared power vs ego power. This is already happening, or course, in many organizations.

But is it a constant struggle for power? Or is it a desire to share power in order to reach higher outcomes?

Shared power elevates. Ego power denigrates.

In the areas of your leadership, is your scale tipping towards getting/holding power or sharing power?

Tuned in vs absent

The “old manhood” doesn’t even know what the women around them are thinking, wanting, contributing, or dreaming about. The are many relationships & marriages that abide in this state of staleness.

The “new man” listens. This is not weakness. This is strength. Yes, it takes more time to listen, but the rewards are enormous.

First, you discover that the women in your life have loads of intelligent ideas – equal to & often better than yours.

And second, you discover a new you emerging that is living more in unity than in separation.

If we looked at your life scale on this, are you tipping towards tuned in or absent?

Compassion vs apathy

Apathy breeds downtrodden women. Why? Because apathy doesn’t have the awareness or conviction to stand in the light & reverse the centuries-long trend of women being abused and unhonored.

Compassion opens the windows to light in the heart. Compassion quickly becomes universal in scope & embraces all humanity. Women are a majority of humanity.

Do your scales tip towards compassion? Or apathy?

Courage vs ignorance

Men are by nature courageous. They are used to making tough decisions & “going for it.”

But courage to do what? Fight a battle? Win a war? Get the position of power?

True courage is to recognize the future calling the “new man” forward & seize the opportunity to make this happen with strength, conviction, & action.

Which way is your scale tipping – courage to bring in the “new man?” Or ignorance of this opportunity?

Role model of the “new man” vs role model of “old manhood”

Like it or not, you are a role model. We all are. Who you are, how you think, and how you act speaks loudly to the world around you.

It’s not a role you choose. It’s a role you are! You are a role model to other men in your life, to your wife, to your son, to your daughter, to your brothers, to your sisters, to your parents, & to your colleagues & co workers. They see, hear, & feel you.

What are you teaching the world around you about women?

We stand at a turning point in the history of “manhood.”

Where do you stand in this history?

It’s time for us men to tip the scales towards the “new man” with courage, conviction, & understanding of the enormous benefits – to woman, yes, but to us as men.