12 January 2013

Be.A.Man

Firstly, I want to say that this topic came up via a post by my dear, and sometimes old fashioned friend, Humaira Riaz.

What does this mean? Really?

To me, it means this. Don't be the type of guy who hides your emotions, holds on to outdated stereotypes both of women and traditional male roles in society. If you want to play a violin, don't listen when someone in your family says it is gay, do it. If you want to be a hair dresser, do it. Don't think that because you are a man, that you are better at everything than women. Remember that it is through education/dedication/hard work/persistence and perseverance that makes you better at something than someone else.

What I am trying to say is this. Be.A.Man that anyone would like to be for all the real reasons, not the fake reasons that people think are important. Live your life honestly, love yourself and others with utmost passion. Help those who are not as fortunate as yourself and don't expect recognition for it. Love those who are defenceless and protect them to your utmost capacity. Honour those who came before you if they are worthy, and honour those who come after you if they prove worthy of it. Respect yourself, your friends, your home and your surroundings. And finally, be at peace with all of this, knowing that what you do, can change so many things in someones' so drastically, that you may actually be the cause of something great, or something tragic.

The 1950's - 1980's role model


Or the modern male (Insert a picture of yourself here!!)

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