BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Manfulness Living - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://manfulnessliving.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Manfulness Living REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20170101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20190310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20191103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20200308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20201101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20210314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20211107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201229T180000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201229T193000 DTSTAMP:20260429T151908 CREATED:20201209T212558Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201209T212824Z UID:833-1609264800-1609270200@manfulnessliving.com SUMMARY:2020 | What The F**k? DESCRIPTION:There is no doubt\, the shared sentiment of most men about the year 2020. A global pandemic that continues to wreak havoc on our personal and professional lives\, racial and social upheaval in our country\, devastating natural disasters\, as well as one of the most politically and socially polarizing times in our nation’s history are just a sample of the year 2020. And it’s not over yet. \nWhat was this year like for you? Were there things you had to reconcile? Are there areas in which you are still unsure? What do you want to leave behind? Are there things you want to take with you? \nAs we come to a close on this most unusual year\, join the Manfulness Living members in an open\, confidential\, and reflective conversation where we will share and offer input to each other to cut through the clutter and gain more clarity. \n—- \nManfulness Living is a community created for men. It offers a space to talk confidently about subjects specific to men while offering mindful solutions to transform one’s life personally and professionally.\n \n Register Here URL:https://manfulnessliving.com/event/2020-what-the-fk/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://manfulnessliving.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/ManfulnessLiving-eventbrite.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201223T180000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201223T193000 DTSTAMP:20260429T151908 CREATED:20201209T215152Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201209T215155Z UID:838-1608746400-1608751800@manfulnessliving.com SUMMARY:Holiday Happy Hour DESCRIPTION:Join us for great conversations on our year. And what a year it has been! \n  \n \n \n Register Here URL:https://manfulnessliving.com/event/holiday-happy-hour/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://manfulnessliving.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/ManfulnessLiving-eventbrite-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200909T113000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200909T130000 DTSTAMP:20260429T151908 CREATED:20200721T210650Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200907T175620Z UID:752-1599651000-1599656400@manfulnessliving.com SUMMARY:Understanding The Impact Of Bias DESCRIPTION:Today\, there is extreme polarization in our country\, and it is creating an environment of distrust and hostility. Prejudice and anger against people who don’t share our race\, ethnicity\, gender\, religion\, national origin\, or political persuasion have divided the United States more than ever. \nSome are desiring to understand what is at the root of these divisions and how to heal them. Research shows that mindfulness practices can help us become aware of and correct various biases that we may have that play a significant role in in-tolerance\, prejudice\, and social friction. \nBias is a prejudice in favor or against one thing\, person\, or group compared with another\, usually in a way to be unfair. There are two types of biases\, conscious (also known as explicit bias) and unconscious bias (also known as implicit bias). \nIn this month’s Manfulness Living gathering\, we are going to unpack our understanding and experience with our own biases\, both conscious and unconscious. \nWith our proven processes and peer-to-peer input\, you will: \n\nGain a deeper understanding of the biases we each have\nBecome aware of how these biases are impacting our lives and the lives of others\nHow to shift our relationship with our biases to live a more inclusive life\n\nThe event is confidential\, facilitated\, and transformative. \nFree Registration Here URL:https://manfulnessliving.com/event/understanding-the-impact-of-bias/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://manfulnessliving.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/ManfulnessLiving-eventbrite-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200804T180000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200804T193000 DTSTAMP:20260429T151908 CREATED:20200721T210850Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200721T210850Z UID:755-1596564000-1596569400@manfulnessliving.com SUMMARY:Understanding The Impact Of Bias DESCRIPTION:Today\, there is extreme polarization in our country\, and it is creating an environment of distrust and hostility. Prejudice and anger against people who don’t share our race\, ethnicity\, gender\, religion\, national origin\, or political persuasion have divided the United States more than ever. \nSome are desiring to understand what is at the root of these divisions and how to heal them. Research shows that mindfulness practices can help us become aware of and correct various biases that we may have that play a significant role in in-tolerance\, prejudice\, and social friction. \nBias is a prejudice in favor or against one thing\, person\, or group compared with another\, usually in a way to be unfair. There are two types of biases\, conscious (also known as explicit bias) and unconscious bias (also known as implicit bias). \nIn this month’s Manfulness Living gathering\, we are going to unpack our understanding and experience with our own biases\, both conscious and unconscious. \nWith our proven processes and peer-to-peer input\, you will: \n\nGain a deeper understanding of the biases we each have\nBecome aware of how these biases are impacting our lives and the lives of others\nHow to shift our relationship with our biases to live a more inclusive life\n\nThe event is confidential\, facilitated\, and transformative. \nFree Registration Here URL:https://manfulnessliving.com/event/understanding-the-impact-of-bias-2/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://manfulnessliving.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/ManfulnessLiving-eventbrite.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200715T113000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200715T130000 DTSTAMP:20260429T151908 CREATED:20200609T223652Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200622T230810Z UID:724-1594812600-1594818000@manfulnessliving.com SUMMARY:Finding Balance And Center In Polarizing And Challenging Times DESCRIPTION:Right now\, we are experiencing fear\, anger\, sorrow\, and resentment in this country with the social unrest around the murder of George Floyd. Erupting during the global pandemic of Covid-19 which had brought our entire way of living to a halt and forced us to stop in our tracks and shelter at home. Now we are reopening with so many questions still unanswered and unsure of our health and future. The current political climate has never been more polarized and volatile. \nThese truly are polarizing and challenging times. \nHow am I to manage all of this? There are so many competing narratives\, how do I know what to believe? How am I to protect my family? What about my job? How do I clear the clutter of information coming at me from all directions? \nAs men\, this is extremely unsettling for us. We are told we should have the answers\, know what to do and when to do it. This is resulting in stress\, anxiety\, worry and fear. \nIn this month’s Manfulness Living gathering\, we are going to explore ways that you can utilize mindfulness to clear fear and anxiety to discover balance and clarity in these polarizing and challenging times. \nWith our proven processes and peer-to-peer input\, you will: \n• Learn to hear even in the midst of opposing thoughts \n• Navigate the wide range of exploding emotions \n• Work with our own conditionings to dismantle our reactive patterns and habits \n• Leave with a defined path of next steps for moving forward for your fulfillment and well-being \nThe event is confidential\, facilitated\, and\, transformative. \nFREE REGISTRATION HERE URL:https://manfulnessliving.com/event/finding-balance-and-center-in-polarizing-and-challenging-times/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://manfulnessliving.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/ManfulnessLiving-eventbrite-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200714T180000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200714T193000 DTSTAMP:20260429T151908 CREATED:20200607T220217Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200714T170450Z UID:718-1594749600-1594755000@manfulnessliving.com SUMMARY:Men and Racism In America - Conversations DESCRIPTION:Right now\, we are experiencing unprecedented fear\, anger\, sorrow\, and resentment in this country. With the horrific murder of George Floyd by a police officer in Minneapolis\, once again America was forced to look itself in the mirror and as it did\, this time the mirror shattered to the ground. \nErupting during the global pandemic of Covid-19\, the very fabric of America is being ripped and unraveled in the midst of chaos\, confusion\, and competing narratives. This moment is asking all of us to hear what the voices are saying. This time is pushing us to act. \nBut what are we truly being asked to do? What are we listening for? What are my first steps? What am I supposed to do? \nJoin us as we host a series of weekly conversations focused on men\, race\, and America \nWith our proven confidential processes and peer-to-peer input\, you will: \n\nLearn to truly hear even in the midst of opposing thoughts\nWork with our own conditionings to dismantle our reactive patterns and habits\nConnect with others to practice empathy in experiences that we are not familiar\nUnderstand the transformative power of intentional conversation\n\nThe event is confidential\, facilitated\, and\, transformative. \nFree Registration – Click Here\n  URL:https://manfulnessliving.com/event/men-and-racism-in-america-conversations/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://manfulnessliving.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/ManfulnessLiving-MenRaceAmerica.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200701T180000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200701T193000 DTSTAMP:20260429T151908 CREATED:20200609T224425Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200622T230728Z UID:731-1593626400-1593631800@manfulnessliving.com SUMMARY:Finding Balance And Center In Polarizing And Challenging Times DESCRIPTION:Right now\, we are experiencing fear\, anger\, sorrow\, and resentment in this country with the social unrest around the murder of George Floyd. Erupting during the global pandemic of Covid-19 which had brought our entire way of living to a halt and forced us to stop in our tracks and shelter at home. Now we are reopening with so many questions still unanswered and unsure of our health and future. The current political climate has never been more polarized and volatile. \nThese truly are polarizing and challenging times. \nHow am I to manage all of this? There are so many competing narratives\, how do I know what to believe? How am I to protect my family? What about my job? How do I clear the clutter of information coming at me from all directions? \nAs men\, this is extremely unsettling for us. We are told we should have the answers\, know what to do and when to do it. This is resulting in stress\, anxiety\, worry and fear. \nIn this month’s Manfulness Living gathering\, we are going to explore ways that you can utilize mindfulness to clear fear and anxiety to discover balance and clarity in these polarizing and challenging times. \nWith our proven processes and peer-to-peer input\, you will: \n• Learn to hear even in the midst of opposing thoughts \n• Navigate the wide range of exploding emotions \n• Work with our own conditionings to dismantle our reactive patterns and habits \n• Leave with a defined path of next steps for moving forward for your fulfillment and well-being \nThe event is confidential\, facilitated\, and\, transformative. \nFREE REGISTRATION HERE URL:https://manfulnessliving.com/event/finding-balance-and-center-in-polarizing-and-challenging-times-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://manfulnessliving.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/ManfulnessLiving-eventbrite-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200513T113000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200513T130000 DTSTAMP:20260429T151908 CREATED:20200422T235009Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200422T235009Z UID:676-1589369400-1589374800@manfulnessliving.com SUMMARY:THE NEW NORMAL - Rebuilding In A Covid-19 World DESCRIPTION:The COVID-19 pandemic is forcing an unprecedented social\, economic\, and business response. For many men\, it has turned everything we thought we knew upside down. And there is no clear answer for what lies ahead for any of us. \nMost likely in the coming weeks\, the shelter in place restrictions will ease and that eventually\, life will return to normal. But what exactly will “normal” be? And more importantly\, as men\, when do we need to start framing what that will look like for us? \nIn this month’s Manfulness Living gathering\, we are going to explore ways that you can begin to build the framework for your new normal. With proven processes and peer-to-peer input\, you will: \n\nUnderstand the underlying fears and concerns you may be having about the future\n\n\nReflect on your current circumstances both personally and professionally\n\n\nExplore the possibilities of what you want to incorporate into your new normal\n\n\nTake the first steps in mapping out what you want that to look like\n\nThe event is confidential\, facilitated\, and transformative. \nRegister Here URL:https://manfulnessliving.com/event/the-new-normal-rebuilding-in-a-covid-19-world-2/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://manfulnessliving.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/ManfulnessLiving-eventbrite.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200506T180000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200506T193000 DTSTAMP:20260429T151908 CREATED:20200422T233834Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200422T235102Z UID:674-1588788000-1588793400@manfulnessliving.com SUMMARY:THE NEW NORMAL - Rebuilding In A Covid-19 World DESCRIPTION:The COVID-19 pandemic is forcing an unprecedented social\, economic\, and business response. For many men\, it has turned everything we thought we knew upside down. And there is no clear answer for what lies ahead for any of us. \nMost likely in the coming weeks\, the shelter in place restrictions will ease and that eventually\, life will return to normal. But what exactly will “normal” be? And more importantly\, as men\, when do we need to start framing what that will look like for us? \nIn this month’s Manfulness Living gathering\, we are going to explore ways that you can begin to build the framework for your new normal. With proven processes and peer-to-peer input\, you will: \n\nUnderstand the underlying fears and concerns you may be having about the future\nReflect on your current circumstances both personally and professionally\nExplore the possibilities of what you want to incorporate into your new normal\nTake the first steps in mapping out what you want that to look like\n\nThe event is confidential\, facilitated\, and transformative. \nRegister Here URL:https://manfulnessliving.com/event/the-new-normal-rebuilding-in-a-covid-19-world/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://manfulnessliving.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/ManfulnessLiving-eventbrite.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200430T180000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200430T200000 DTSTAMP:20260429T151908 CREATED:20200423T002204Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200423T002204Z UID:682-1588269600-1588276800@manfulnessliving.com SUMMARY:Manfulness Living Happy Hour DESCRIPTION:The Manfulness Living Happy Hour is open to all men at no charge. This is an opportunity for those who are members of the Manfulness Living Community to get together\, visit and be in a space of networking\, fun\, and relaxation. This is also the opportunity for those who are interested in learning more about Manfulness Living Events. \nRegister Here URL:https://manfulnessliving.com/event/manfulness-living-happy-hour/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://manfulnessliving.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/ML_HappyHour.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200415T180000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200415T200000 DTSTAMP:20260429T151908 CREATED:20200407T000914Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200408T012443Z UID:655-1586973600-1586980800@manfulnessliving.com SUMMARY:Managing Stress & Anxiety In Our Covid-19 World DESCRIPTION:Covid-19 has forever changed the landscape of how we live our lives. There’s no aspect of our lives that have not been affected. It’s almost impossible to escape news updates about the virus as we are constantly learning new things all the time. Overexposure to this information\, is causing so much stress and anxiety in all of us. Many of us are required to shelter-in-place\, with children and spouses at home\, which only increases our stress level. \nFor many people\, the uncertainty surrounding covid-19 is the hardest thing to handle. We don’t know how exactly we’ll be impacted or how bad things might get. And that makes it all too easy to catastrophize and spiral out into overwhelming dread and panic. \nIn this month’s Manfulness Living gathering\, we are going to explore ways that you can not only manage but overcome these stressful circumstances. With proven processes and exercises\, you will: \n\nExplore the underlying fears and concerns you may be having\nUnderstand how the process of stress and anxiety works\nLearn new ways of managing stress and anxiety\nBe able to live a more fulfilled\, meaningful life in this current environment\n\nThe event is confidential\, facilitated and transformative. \nRegister Here URL:https://manfulnessliving.com/event/managing-stress-anxiety-in-our-covid-19-world/ LOCATION:Virtual\, LA\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://manfulnessliving.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/ManfulnessLiving_gathering-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200331T180000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200331T200000 DTSTAMP:20260429T151908 CREATED:20191103T230624Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200312T133816Z UID:570-1585677600-1585684800@manfulnessliving.com SUMMARY:THE STORY WE TELL | Our Power Or Our Prison DESCRIPTION:Storytelling is an intrinsic part of being human. Our unique ability to create and imagine are what sets us apart as a species. From childhood\, we learn best through stories\, and often times these stories are filled with adventure\, heroism and ultimately fulfillment and success. Through these stories\, we begin to develop our sense of self and how we relate to the world around us. \nAs we begin to mature\, we are then instructed to stop telling these fantasy tales of what could be and begin to look at what is. Look at the harsh realities of life and stop the daydreaming. \nWhether we are aware of it or not\, we create in our minds our own unique narrative that is our life story. We then begin to repeat this story to ourselves and to those around us. \nWe all create our own life narratives.\nThese stories have the power to shape our future or limit it.\nHave you have ever caught yourself thinking “I can’t do X\, because I’m not that sort of person” or “I am the way I am because X happened to me” or “I’m too X for that”? If so\, then you have been a victim of your own story. \n  \nThere is a huge danger in these imagined constructs in our minds because they can translate into a small but persistent voice that says we can’t do it and we don’t belong there. \nWe begin labeling ourselves and our abilities through the story we tell.\nThe danger lies in that we have a tendency to fulfill the labels that we accept\, either from ourselves or other people. By accepting them\, we\, in turn\, alter the way people behave towards us. \nIn this month’s Manfulness Living gathering\, we are going to take a deeper dive into the story we tell and look at the impact that this narrative may actually be having on your perception of your worth and even more importantly\, your long-term health and well-being. \nWe will: \n\nLook at the scientific way the story we tell affects our lives\nGet a greater understanding of the impact of the underlying narratives\nTake an open and honest look at the story we are currently telling\nHave the opportunity to rewrite and tell a new story\n\nThe event is confidential\, facilitated and transformative. \nParticipants in the event will leave with: \n\nA renewed sense of focus and purpose\nA redefined formula of personal success and worth\nProven practices to ensure long-term success\nA clearly defined plan of action\n\nBy participating actively in this event\, men can decide for themselves their future path forward as it relates to a greater understanding of their worth. \nRegister Here URL:https://manfulnessliving.com/event/the-story-we-tell-your-power-or-your-prison/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://manfulnessliving.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/ManfulnessLiving_gathering-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200326T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200326T200000 DTSTAMP:20260429T151908 CREATED:20200204T024320Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200324T020721Z UID:582-1585245600-1585252800@manfulnessliving.com SUMMARY:Manfulness Living March Happy Hour DESCRIPTION:The Manfulness Living Happy Hour is open to all men at no charge. This is an opportunity for those who are members of the Manfulness Living Community to get together\, visit and be in a space of networking\, fun\, and relaxation. This is also the opportunity for those who are interested in learning more about Manfulness Living Events. There is no fee for the happy hour events as everyone gets to buy their own food and drinks. \n\nEach happy hour will gather at a different location each month in the Baton Rouge area.\nGuests come\, buy some drinks\, eat some great food and get to know each other in a casual atmosphere.\n\n  \nFree Registration Here URL:https://manfulnessliving.com/event/manfulness-living-february-happy-hour/ LOCATION:Virtual\, LA\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://manfulnessliving.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/ManfulnessLiving_happyhour-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200315 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200316 DTSTAMP:20260429T151908 CREATED:20200314T154937Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200315T204633Z UID:632-1584230400-1584316799@manfulnessliving.com SUMMARY:Guided Meditation DESCRIPTION:Join us for a free\, 20 minute\, online guided meditation to reduce stress and anxiety and restore balance and clarity. \nIf you haven’t used Zoom web meeting\, then you will need to log in a few minutes early and do a small software install. Log in / Dial-in information below: \nJoin Zoom Meeting Online\nhttps://zoom.us/j/915198449 \nJoin Zoom Meeting On Your Phone\n+13462487799\nMeeting ID: 915198449 \nMeeting ID: 915 198 449 URL:https://manfulnessliving.com/event/guided-meditation/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://manfulnessliving.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/ManfulnessLiving_GuidedMeditation-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200303T180000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200303T210000 DTSTAMP:20260429T151908 CREATED:20200206T023722Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200303T221717Z UID:585-1583258400-1583269200@manfulnessliving.com SUMMARY:Vision 2020 - Achieving Your Goals With Intention DESCRIPTION:Here we are men\, already in February of 2020\, a new year and a new decade. For many of us\, we have settled back into the day to day routines that were a part of our lives in 2019… 2018… 2017 and so on. \nThat’s why we are announcing\nVision 2020 – Achieving Your Goals With Intention \nEach year for many men\, the year is started with goal setting and planning for the future. Goal setting can help us understand what we want\, create a plan\, and hopefully stay on track to get it done. \nSounds wonderful\, but for many\, there is a downside to goal setting. \nIt takes us out of the present moment and creates an emphasis on what we don’t have. For those who set goals and oftentimes fail to achieve them\, the act of goal setting can lead to a sense of\, not only failing\, but of being a failure. \nEvery year\, millions of men make New Year’s resolutions to help improve their lives\, but studies have shown that about 80% of them do not achieve their desired goals. \nThere is a powerful\, and oftentimes overlooked companion that is guaranteed to make goals achievable… It’s called setting intentions. \nSetting and living your intentions allows you to focus on who you are in the moment\, to recognize and live your values\, and to raise your emotional energy\, which in turn raises your physical energy and is a powerful way to achieve success and more importantly\, happiness. \nDaily intentions can help you do that. They also provide a roadmap and reminder for how to live out each day. Intentions give you purpose\, as well as the inspiration and motivation to achieve your purpose. The practice of setting daily intentions will change your life. \nThat is why we will focus on setting intentions for 2020 that will help you achieve your long-term goals. \nIn this month’s Manfulness Living gathering\, you’ll learn to use your inner intelligence and the support of other men to realize and define those intentions in all aspects of your life. \nWe will: \n\nSet a clear\, attainable vision for yourself\nReview and refine your goals\nDefine specific intentions you want to take to improve your life starting right now\nDiscover how to take small\, powerful steps for lasting changes\nLearn how to avoid the pitfalls that could derail your vision\, intentions and goals in 2020\n\nManfulness Living gatherings guarantee: \n\nConfidential group discussion and activities\nFacilitated conversation and dialogue\nA network of other inspired men\nRelaxed\, comfortable atmosphere\nGreat food and drinks\n\nREGISTER HERE URL:https://manfulnessliving.com/event/vision-2020-achieving-your-goals-with-intention/ LOCATION:Manfulness Living\, 10311 Jefferson Highway\, Suite B1\, Baton Rouge\, LA\, 70809\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://manfulnessliving.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/ManfulnessLiving_gathering-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190818T231620 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190818T231620 DTSTAMP:20260429T151908 CREATED:20190724T161951Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190818T231620Z UID:548-1566170180-1566170180@manfulnessliving.com SUMMARY:The Grind | Your Worth Beyond Work - To Be Rescheduled DESCRIPTION:Spend a few minutes on social media or stand amidst any group of entrepreneurs and it won’t take long to hear something that has become a declaration of succeeding in today’s world: The Grind. \nThe grind –hustle culture has embedded itself into the corporate structure of America’s business model. The mantras take on numerous variations\, but the underlying message is the same\, if you aren’t working obsessively every hour of every day and doing it longer and stronger than everyone around you\, you will not succeed and therefore your self-worth may be called into question. \n#GrindItOut     #SideHustle     #RiseAndGrind\nThe race is on. But where is this race actually taking you and what is the long-term cost? \nWork and career are a very important part of our lives and they do require time and energy but what if is there another way that can actually have you working less\, producing more with an increased sense of worth? \nIn this month’s Manfulness Living gathering\, we are going to take a deeper dive into the grind – hustle culture and look at the impact that this belief system may actually be having on your perception of your worth and even more importantly\, your long-term health and well-being. \nWe will: \n\nLearn how this narrative became adopted into our business acumen\nGet a greater understanding of the impact of the underlying messages\nTake an open an honest assessment of the end results of these practices\nLook at the larger picture impact data and statistics\n\nJoin us to discuss this topic as it relates to our personal challenges and experiences. The event is confidential\, facilitated and transformative. \nParticipants in the event will leave with: \n\nA renewed sense of focus and purpose\nA redefined formula of personal success and worth\nProven practices to ensure long-term success\nA clearly defined plan of action\n\nManfulness Living gatherings guarantee: \n\nConfidential group discussion and activities\nFacilitated conversation and dialogue\nGreat food and drinks\nRelaxed\, comfortable atmosphere\n\nBy participating actively in this event\, men can decide for themselves their future career path forward as it relates to a greater understanding of their worth. \nREGISTER HERE URL:https://manfulnessliving.com/event/manfulness-living-august-event-save-the-date/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://manfulnessliving.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/ManfulnessLiving-eventbrite-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190808T173000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190808T193000 DTSTAMP:20260429T151908 CREATED:20190724T161852Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190801T174949Z UID:546-1565285400-1565292600@manfulnessliving.com SUMMARY:Manfulness Living Happy Hour August DESCRIPTION:The Manfulness Living Happy Hour is open to all men at no charge. This is an opportunity for those who are members of the Manfulness Living Community to get together\, visit and be in a space of networking\, fun\, and relaxation. This is also the opportunity for those who are interested in learning more about Manfulness Living Events. There is no fee for the happy hour events as everyone gets to buy their own food and drinks. \n\nEach happy hour will gather at a different location each month in the Baton Rouge area.\nGuests come\, buy some drinks\, eat some great food and get to know each other in a casual atmosphere.\n\n  \nFree Registration Here URL:https://manfulnessliving.com/event/manfulness-living-happy-hour-save-the-date-2/ LOCATION:Topgolf\, 10955 N Mall Dr\, Baton Rouge\, LA\, 70809\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190723T180000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190723T203000 DTSTAMP:20260429T151908 CREATED:20190702T023334Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190702T023334Z UID:528-1563904800-1563913800@manfulnessliving.com SUMMARY:I'm F**king Tired! Overcoming Perpetual Overwhelm & Exhaustion DESCRIPTION:Are you constantly tired no matter how much sleep you get? \nAre you stressed out? \nDo you constantly feel like you are out of energy? \nThen you may be like one of the millions of men\, suffering from being overwhelmed and exhausted. \nWhether this has been a familiar feeling for a while now\, or perhaps it is something that has arisen more recently\, it can have a significant impact on your sense of well-being\, ability to engage with others\, or even to remain effective in various aspects of your life. \nWhy do men suffer overwhelm and exhaustion? \nThere isn’t one particular reason\, but men can sometimes be particularly susceptible due to high societal pressure to be the main breadwinner\, to be responsible for the financial well-being of the family or because of other expectations that they are trying to meet. Sometimes it can be the result of a combination of pressures all peaking at the same time. \nOftentimes\, there is an underlying issue or that is in place that causes us to live in this state of constant exhaustion and anxiety. \nJoin us this month to discuss this serious and common problem and discover ways that you can begin to live with more energy\, more clarity and more purpose. \nThe event is confidential\, facilitated and transformative and includes: \n\nConfidential group discussion and activities\nFacilitated conversation and dialogue\nGreat food and drinks\nRelaxed\, comfortable atmosphere\n\nBy participating actively in this event\, men of all ages and backgrounds can receive input and experiences from other men in the group and together we can finally begin to overcome the perpetual feeling of overwhelm and exhaustion. \nRegister Here URL:https://manfulnessliving.com/event/im-fking-tired-overcoming-perpetual-overwhelm-exhaustion/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://manfulnessliving.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/ManfulnessLiving-eventbrite.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190711T180000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190711T193000 DTSTAMP:20260429T151908 CREATED:20190620T132058Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190628T005346Z UID:519-1562868000-1562873400@manfulnessliving.com SUMMARY:Manfulness Living Happy Hour - July DESCRIPTION:The Manfulness Living Happy Hour is open to all men at no charge. This is an opportunity for those who are members of the Manfulness Living Community to get together\, visit and be in a space of networking\, fun\, and relaxation. This is also the opportunity for those who are interested in learning more about Manfulness Living Introduction and Hangouts. There is no fee for the happy hour events as everyone gets to buy their own food and drinks and come together in a local bar or restaurant. \n\nGuests come\, buy some drinks\, eat some great food and get to know each other in a casual atmosphere.\n\n  \nREGISTER HERE URL:https://manfulnessliving.com/event/manfulness-living-happy-hour-save-the-date/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190618T180000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190618T203000 DTSTAMP:20260429T151908 CREATED:20190527T221520Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190601T164252Z UID:494-1560880800-1560889800@manfulnessliving.com SUMMARY:Impactful Fatherhood: Going from good to GREAT! DESCRIPTION:The role of a father has changed drastically in the last several decades. Today’s families are increasingly more diverse\, including single-parent families\, blended families\, same-gender parents\, adoptive parents\, unmarried parents\, and multi-generational families. \nAs men\, we can play many different fatherhood roles: fathers\, step-fathers\, uncles\, brothers\, godfathers\, friends\, teachers\, coaches\, and mentors to name a few. \nToday’s father figures are less likely to automatically rely on their own childhood experiences for fatherhood guidance. With the constantly changing roles of men\, what worked well for their father figures 30 years ago\, may not work at all with the complex and varied challenges modern men face. \nWhat exactly does fatherhood mean to you?\n\nAnd how do we go from good to great?\n  \nJoin us to discuss this topic as it relates to our personal experiences. The event is confidential\, facilitated and transformative. \n\nConfidential group discussion and activities\nFacilitated conversation and dialogue\nGreat food and drinks\nRelaxed\, comfortable atmosphere\n\nBy participating actively in this event\, men of all types can receive input and advice from other men in the group and together we can help the youth in our lives build confidence and self-esteem\, and in turn\, we can learn how to be engaged\, supportive\, and loving to those around us\, including ourselves. \nREGISTER HERE URL:https://manfulnessliving.com/event/impactful-fatherhood-going-from-good-to-great/ LOCATION:Location\, 12043 Mirkwood Avenue\, Baton Rouge\, LA\, 70810\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://manfulnessliving.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/ManfulnessLiving-eventbrite.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190528T173000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190528T200000 DTSTAMP:20260429T151908 CREATED:20190317T185040Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190505T232630Z UID:431-1559064600-1559073600@manfulnessliving.com SUMMARY:May Happy Hour - Red Stick Social DESCRIPTION:The Manfulness Living Happy Hour is open to all men at no charge. This is an opportunity for those who are members of the Manfulness Living Community to get together\, visit and be in a space of networking\, fun\, and relaxation. This is also the opportunity for those who are interested in learning more about Manfulness Living Events. There is no fee for the happy hour events as everyone gets to buy their own food and drinks. \n\nEach happy hour will gather at a different location each month in the Baton Rouge area.\nGuests come\, buy some drinks\, eat some great food and get to know each other in a casual atmosphere.\n\n \n Register Here URL:https://manfulnessliving.com/event/march-happy-hour/ LOCATION:Red Stick Social\, 1503 Government St\, Baton Rouge\, LA\, 70802\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://manfulnessliving.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/ManfulnessLiving_happyhour-e1557098557811.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="":MAILTO:info@manfulness.life END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190514T180000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190514T203000 DTSTAMP:20260429T151908 CREATED:20190419T213125Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190419T213201Z UID:467-1557856800-1557865800@manfulnessliving.com SUMMARY:Being A Real Man DESCRIPTION:A real man is a man with genuine self-confidence and true masculinity. He’s a man who knows his own mind and knows what he’s about in life\, and he’s not afraid to stand up for what he believes in. \nA real man has the strength of character to be his own man in the world and to always be true to himself. \nHe focuses on being the best version of himself it’s possible to be by developing the characteristics that help him to go on improving and becoming a better man at each new stage in his life. \nJoin us at this month’s Manfulness Living gathering as we discuss what these specific characteristics mean to each of us and the challenges we face in order to achieve the results we want and how we can become better men to those around us and most importantly\, to ourselves. \n \n Register Here URL:https://manfulnessliving.com/event/being-a-real-man/ LOCATION:TBD ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://manfulnessliving.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/ManfulnessLiving_gathering-e1555709414792.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190416T180000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190416T203000 DTSTAMP:20260429T151909 CREATED:20190331T213047Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190331T213047Z UID:456-1555437600-1555446600@manfulnessliving.com SUMMARY:Manhood In Today's World. | Manfulness Living April Event DESCRIPTION:Before\, men were expected to be strong and protective. Today\, the meaning of manhood involves taking full responsibility for one’s actions and being brave enough to stand by one’s words. Men can now be expected to be as transparent as women in terms of their feelings\, ideas\, and beliefs. But the question is how? \nJoin us at this month’s Manfulness Living Gathering where we talk openly and honestly about what we are experiencing as men in today’s society and explore: Manhood In Today’s World. \n  \nREGISTER HERE URL:https://manfulnessliving.com/event/manhood-in-todays-world-manfulness-living-april-event/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://manfulnessliving.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/ManfulnessLiving_gathering-3-e1554067311424.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190328T180000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190328T200000 DTSTAMP:20260429T151909 CREATED:20190310T221050Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190313T015605Z UID:408-1553796000-1553803200@manfulnessliving.com SUMMARY:What the F**K? - Issues Facing Men Today DESCRIPTION:If you hadn’t noticed\, there’s a crisis in America involving a particular sex\, and it’s not female. Men are in deep trouble\, in just about every area of life. \nHere a few alarming facts: \n\n77% of all suicides in America are men and disproportionately white men\nMen are twice as likely to become alcoholics and far more likely to die of drug overdose.\n90% of all people incarcerated are men.\n1 in 5 boys are now being diagnosed with some form of ADHD and being medicated for it.\n\nSo what is going on? \nThere is no definite or single answer but one thing is for sure\, the definition and role of what it means to be a man today are drastically different than what it was for our fathers and grandfathers and us as men are having a very difficult time navigating the changing landscape. \nJoin us at this month’s Manfulness Living Gathering where we talk openly and honestly about what we are experiencing as men in today’s society and discover answers to the question: What the F**K! Issues Facing Men Today \nREGISTER HERE\n  URL:https://manfulnessliving.com/event/what-in-the-f-is-up-with-men-today/ LOCATION:TBD ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://manfulnessliving.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/ManfulnessLiving_gathering-1-e1552441641834.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180817T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180817T170000 DTSTAMP:20260429T151909 CREATED:20180803T204637Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180803T204637Z UID:172-1534492800-1534525200@manfulnessliving.com SUMMARY:Test Event DESCRIPTION:This is an example of a test event. URL:https://manfulnessliving.com/event/test-event/ LOCATION:Venue\, Street\, City\, LA\, 12345\, United States END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR