Follow up Chapter 3

As we prepare to move into Chapter 4, here are a few more thoughts. It may be a little dis-connected because I don't have my book in front of me to stay on track. We'll see how this goes.
The Four Pillars of Manhood are important to keep in balance as Stu points out. Developing these parts of our personalities takes time and effort. Maintaining the balance between Warrior and brute is not as difficult for most of us as say, establishing the proper relationship of Mentor/Friend in our relationships. Whether it is our marriage, being a Father, work or another type of relationship, the "right balance," is not easy to attain. However, it is probably the most important one to keep tuned properly at all times.
We (meaning me) tend to go into "problem solving mode" at the first hint of the opportunity to be the Hero. Mentors do use these chances to create learning moments and that is not terrible. The trick is to develop the discernment required to recognize the difference between a "teaching" opportunity and a "listening" opportunity. Men, sometimes we need to turn off the "Mr. Fix-it" mentality and just hear the hurt and the sorrow realizing there is not anything else required. I'll let you know when I have that part of the riddle solved and can readily see the differences.