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Manhood and Intimidation

Posted on March 31, 2012 by ehurst

We are all on the path, and I would hope I’m not the same man I was even a week ago. To be human is to be variable. It does no good to envision truth and reality as somehow objective, … Continue reading →

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She Needs You

Posted on March 30, 2012 by ehurst

There is no short course in having a shepherd’s heart. The quintessential man is a shepherd. He doesn’t need the sheep; they need him. There are blessings and rewards for getting involved, for tying yourself to their needs, but you … Continue reading →

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I've Been Framed

Posted on March 26, 2012 by ehurst

As noted previously, dominance in Game is not about having total control over anyone else, but refusing to surrender control over yourself. In other words, you demand the freedom to be yourself. This assumes you’ve committed yourself to looking in … Continue reading →

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The Mission

Posted on March 22, 2012 by ehurst

What do you love doing most? Somewhere within the landscape of your passion and drive to do any particular thing can be found the secret of your mission. Almost everyone, with even the poorest public education of today, can do … Continue reading →

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When Nice Is Wrong

Posted on March 15, 2012 by ehurst

He couldn’t think. There was an awful lot of noise in his head as he sprawled on his back. That back-elbow blow was vicious. Finally it all slowed down a bit as felt to see if any part of his … Continue reading →

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Spring Cleaning of the Soul

Posted on March 15, 2012 by ehurst

Eternity hopes you’ll spring. Being jumpy isn’t so good, but being ready to jump is. During my military service I never had a chance to experience a static line parachute drop. Let’s pretend someone decided I should do this, and … Continue reading →

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Blowing in the Wind or Blowing the Whistle

Posted on March 14, 2012 by ehurst

I’ve blown the whistle at times, and I’d do it again in a heartbeat. Try to understand, I wish harm to no one. At one time I suffered a bit of self-righteous pique, but it went away quickly enough. I … Continue reading →

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Game Frame and Casual Social Encounters

Posted on March 13, 2012 by ehurst

I stood in front of the bookshelf at the thrift store, letting my gaze wander over the random titles. A fellow next to me crossed in front of me, offering the typical, “excuse me.” My response was, “You’re okay.” Then … Continue reading →

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Game and Frame of Reference

Posted on March 12, 2012 by ehurst

The fundamental issue for a man is dominance in his own world. Something in the bigger picture of my college education made me understand something few of my peers would even accept, much less understand. This was the overwhelming necessity … Continue reading →

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Paying Dues

Posted on March 12, 2012 by ehurst

The only reason to celebrate those who’ve touched your life is because that touch made things work a lot better. Whatever else goes on in my life, I always know what I have to do. There may be some moments … Continue reading →

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