Natural Manhood: From Prison Towards Inner Freedom

Natural Manhood explores how men particularly those locked in our prisons need a complete overhaul with new thinking and a recognition that if we do not seek the divine in all our lives we are unlikely to resolve the issues we face in a rapidly changing world. What is needed is new thinking and a dose of ancient wisdom. This book provides both. (From the Foreword.)Contents. viiDedication. ixForeword. xiIntroduction. 1Part 1: Male Alienation. 7(I) Isolation. 11(II) Infantilism.. 37(III) Male Sexuality & Shame. 55(IV) Self-Hatred. 83(V) Madness!. 125Part 2: Free Your Mind. 171What is Mind?. 179Purification of Mind & Body. 191Withdrawal 199The Importance of Self-Nurturing. 203Meditation for Beginners. 213From the Problem towards a Solution. 225Part 3: Natural Manhood. 227(I) Mother. 235(II) Father. 241(III) Friendship. 249(IV) The Male Mentor. 251(V) Spiritual Practice. 257Our Higher Mother. 263Our Higher Father. 267(VI) Natural Manhood. 269Afterword. 287Epilogue. 293Appendix A: Self-Tests for Compulsive Behaviours. 295Appendix B: Articles for Prisoners & Staff. 325Appendix C: Find your Brothers!. 353How to Start Your Own Mens Group. 373Personal Stories: Men Share Their Experience Strength & Hope. 383Voices. 431With Special Thanks to: 441Index of Chapters. 443