RMP 110 – Boys Are Born, Men Are Made with Chief Phillip Scott

RMP 110 - Boys Are Born, Men Are Made with Chief Phillip Scott

Community, tradition, and rites of passage are vital to Manhood, and our guest Chief Phillip Scott is highly qualified in this arena. As a leader in indigenous and ceremonial circles, he provides us with timeless wisdom for our awakening process. We cover topics such as how to heal emasculation wounds, why we should seek guidance from our elders, and what we can do to support the masculine movement.

Show Notes:

There is an indigenous science to help human beings awaken, and rites of passage plays a major role
Why expanding our definition of family is vital to raising a new, healthy generation
A diversity of influences is important for growth
Differentiations between men/women and masculine/feminine from a tribal, indigenous perspective
Rigid definitions of gender can lead to harmful judgements aimed at ourselves and others
How to heal from emasculation wounding
Rites of passage will decrease acts of aggression against women and Earth
The rites of passage container is held by the ancestors
A rites of passage must have a sacrifice – though it’s not always blood
Chosen ordeals vs. the mainstream approach of avoiding challenge
Contemporary Comforts ARE KILLING MEN
Warriorship is about discovering what you are meant to do, for the benefit of all
In indigenous cultures, each representation of warriorship is drastically different
Seek out medicine people and wisdom keepers, and enter with humility
Those with powerful knowledge are typically willing to share
Elderhood is not always directly correlated with biological age
Why distrust of authority is commonplace, but not always helpful
The true meaning of impeccability
The path chooses you, and we give it our heart
We will awaken collectively, or not at all
Entering into indigenous space is best done by leading with respect, sensitivity, and compassion