The latest idea among self-help gurus and apologists for classical masculinity is to run away from everything and disconnect for a while. However, this impulse isn’t really new: it’s an ancient phenomenon, one that’s recurrent in literature
In the labyrinth of human emotions, fear, shame, and guilt have often served as formidable guides, nudging us toward individual and societal transformations. Whether scaling professional summits or sculpting the perfect physique, as men we tend to harness these emotions to navigate the tumultuous waters of change. Yet, as we delve into the psyche of the modern man, we unearth a paradox: the same emotions that propel him forward can also shackle him within a cycle of stagnation.