CRAIG’S BLOG
Men Without Masks Retreat – The Origins
The roots of the Men Without Masks Retreat. […]
Men Without Masks – The Power of Circles
The Power of Circles. Would you like to experience group communication that elicits non-reactivity, the practice of deep listening, and the capacity for each member to be heard fully without being interrupted? This is possible [...]
Wellbeing on the Rail Networks.
How can I help wellbeing on the Railways? Mental health and wellbeing is partly about balance. Everyone and I do mean every human being on the plant, has self awareness, which in turn leads to [...]
My Podcast with Renegade Rugby
I was happy to be asked to join the lads at Renegade Rugby for a podcast about my work in the field. Rugby has been a huge part of my life for so long and [...]
RECONNECTING WITH FEELINGS
Hey all As I was writing up the content of my 5-day retreat I created a Nmenonic that may be useful to some of you and your capacity to reconnect with your body and your [...]
THE POWER OF A MEN’S RETREAT
Why attending a men’s retreat could be the most important decision of your life “Going on a retreat! Are you serious? Isn’t that something that women do? Isn’t that something that religious people do? Why [...]
Men and Anger: Strategies for Channeling the Fire Inside
How often do you feel anger? Do you feel bad about feeling angry? Are you ashamed of your anger? Do you express your anger? Does anger explode from inside of you at the wrong times? [...]
HAPPY FATHERS DAY
What does it Mean to You? Today is Father’s Day What does this day mean to you? Is it a day to remember or a day to forget? When you contemplate the word Father what [...]
Internal Risk Inspector
The Internal Risk Inspector Over the years, I’ve come to realise that there is a little voice inside of my head that seems to be responsible for assessing risk. I call him The Internal Risk [...]
IMPRESSIONS FROM ONE OF MY MEN’S RETREAT
Last year, I spent 3 months at the Hridaya Yoga Community in Mazunte, Mexico, where I was teaching on the Annual Teacher's Training Course. I also gave a Men's Retreat and helped to facilitate some [...]
THE PRACTICE OF PRESENCE
THE PRACTICE OF PRESENCE: Nature is my best friend and I spend time with her as much as possible. People and relationships remind me when I'm not present. Yoga, meditation, and movement bring me into [...]
THE MIDLIFE MYSTERY – a Crisis or Potential for Transformation?
It is important to speak about the so-called midlife crisis openly, with clarity. But I am not going to call it a ‘crisis’ because it is not a crisis. In this article I will refer to [...]
WHO’S IN CONTROL – A Poem about Letting Go
I often think I know And then I make a plan I really strive to grow And I believe I can I try to do my best To walk the perfect way With passion [...]
Going on Retreat – Why?
I join you today from a meditation center in a beautiful, rural location in Lancashire in the UK. In the last few days I've decided to drop all internet, all stimulation for 10 days [...]
MIDLIFE CRISIS – Letting Go of an Old Identity
Recently, I let go of an old identity and it feels incredible. The start of what felt like a midlife crisis in me happened about 8 years ago and it was a time [...]
WHY ARE WE TOLD WE CANNOT EXPRESS OUR FEELINGS AS MEN?
The common belief is that women have a greater capacity to feel than men. Don’t buy into this belief! I know from working with men and sitting in many men’s groups that men have the [...]
7 LEVELS OF COMPASSION – How would you act?
The word compassion comes from: - Co - Together Passion - A strong feeling So compassion can be translated as a Strong Feeling of Togetherness. "Compassion means not only feeling another's pain but also being [...]
MAN TO MAN COMPASSION – The Practice of Tonglen
Because we have been conditioned to fear and compete with our fellow brothers, I know I was, it can be difficult at times to feel compassion for other men, especially men who don't share the [...]
THE SILENT VOLCANO – A Metaphor for Many Men
Recently I visited Lanzarote, one of the Spanish Canary Islands, for a holiday with my mother and girlfriend. Lanzarote is a beautiful Island with a long history of volcanic eruptions that have shaped its land. [...]
THE MIDLIFE MYSTERY – A Poem to Help in Mid Life Crisis
It’s my birthday today I’m 44 or so they say A day of celebration and joy But I feel like an immature boy I open my eyes as I wake up in bed A blanket [...]
WAKE UP TO NATURE’S POWER – Me and the Cat
Let's all wake up to nature's power NOW: https://youtu.be/TjdzbcgLCy0 To watch the next in the sequence of vlogs celebrating nature's power, go here: http://www.craigwhitecoaching.com/meditation-for-those-who-cant-meditate
A MESSAGE FOR 2017 – The Year of Brotherhood
To all fellow men. I would like to take this opportunity to send you my wishes for 2017. May 2017 be the Year of Brotherhood. The year we reach out to our fellow brothers who [...]
DIVING DEEPER INTO THE MANSHIP – A poem about friendship between men
Deep friendship with another man My heart stops, I don’t know if I can Inside I start to feel some rage Not sure if I want to turn that page I do have some [...]