February 24, 2010

What defines a Man?

What defines a man?
What are the characteristics of a man?
Does wealth have an effect on what defines a man?

The are many definitions on what defines a man?
Society has taught me that a man is one that doesn't
show any signs of hurt,that a man should never cry
even if the hardships that he encounters give him a reason
to cry,he should just keep on a straight face because that's what
he is suppose to do.Is this what really defines a man?

Why is it that a man is not suppose to have any sort of connection
with what brings tears to his eyes? Does pretending to be strong
prove that i'm strong or does feeling sad or even crying make me less
of a man?I Don't know maybe we should give the word[ man] a new definition
maybe a man is one that is honest with himself,one that can be vulnerable and
admit that he is going through a tough time and acknowledges that he needs help
and he needs people around him,people that won't help him vent but will actually help him realise that it is okay to feel down and out but there is always hope for every dark cloud has a silver lining.So maybe yall can help me in your own words what does being a man mean to you

1 comment:

Trevsa said...

Thanks Anathi. What defines a man? A difficult question. It depends who you ask and it depends if this man decides for himself who he is or lets others dictate to him who he is. God has created us and so he is the only one who knows who we are, who wants to draw out the best in us, that which he created us for. The world, our family and even friends, love to tell us who we are. But, the only voice the really helps is God's voice. We have to ask the question, who did you make me to be. What did you put inside me and the most difficult part...wait for the answer.
A man for me is one who is willing to wait on God, who like you said is willing to be real, honest, have integrity and stand for what is right. This is the man I want to be. I need help, I need others who want to journey this way together.