9 Tips for a Masculine-Oriented Man

In the depths of silence, you find your power: Just as a warrior seeks inner peace before battle, you must embrace silence and find your strength in solitude.

• Your purpose is your compass: Just as a captain steers his ship towards a destination, you must define your purpose and let it guide your actions.

• Discipline is your ally: Just as a blacksmith shapes metal with precision, you must use discipline to shape your life and achieve your goals.

• Resistance is your trainer: Just as a diamond is cut by pressure, you must see resistance as an opportunity to grow and become stronger.

• The ocean of the heart is your source of nourishment: Just as a man finds peace in his beloved, you must open your heart to love and let it nourish your soul.

• The woman's wildness is your fire: Just as a flame is nourished by oxygen, you must meet the woman's passion with respect and strength to let it burn brightly.

• Communication is your bridge to understanding: Just as a key opens a door, you must use communication to create understanding and intimacy in your relationships.

• Responsibility is your crown: Just as a king bears his responsibility with dignity, you must take responsibility for your actions and their consequences.

• Balance is your path to harmony: Just as yin and yang complement each other, you must find balance between your masculine strength and your feminine vulnerability to live a full and meaningful life.

Source: Conversations with my imaginary daughter, by Mette Miriam Sloth. Listen to podcast E9 and E12 for more information.