In 2021, I taught 2-3 classes/week in Guided Deep Relaxation. I guess you could call it "Relaxation Coaching". Most of us don't really know how to relax. We seem to constantly be on our laptops, devices, phones, etc. And every time a text comes in, we are trained to look at it and respond right away. Our nervous systems are often on high alert from modern technology. From teaching this class over 150 times this year, I repeatedly saw the value in participants simply slowing down, relaxing, resting, and doing "nothing" except breathing, listening and receiving (which really is not nothing)
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Nearly three years ago, and about 14 years after I became the reluctant recipient of the title “that gay kid from School of Rock,” I decided to do a figurative coin flip on the way I was approaching my life. It was a gamble, but I knew I could either stick with the side of the coin I was already familiar (and unhappy) with: running away from my own self and hiding behind exhausting expectations, destructive relationships, and menial social approval. Or I could find out what’s on the other side.
So, for the first time, I paused and thought to myself, “What if I embraced who I am?”
Since we kicked off the first call for proposals in the GCA Book Project in September, more than a dozen chapter proposals from GCA members have been accepted. Thank you to chapter authors Jeff Nally, Harry Faddis, Brian Gorman, Mathew Bennett, Damian Goldvarg, Tom Keydel, Mike Kline, Cator Sparks, Brad Krueger, Garry Schleifer, Mark Kennedy and Jim Lopata!
Are you still interested in contributing a chapter to this book?
The marketing group is looking for volunteers to help promote our upcoming events and broaden the reach of the GCA to encourage more gay men to discover and become part of the community.
There are tasks for people with many different skill sets and it’s a great way to connect with guys in the alliance. We’re a fun team that meets briefly twice a month and it’s a minimum time requirement. Email Patrick (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) or Chris (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) for more information.
Thank you!
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