
Week of 8/3-8/2026: The Green Man, Myths, Neoliberalism
This is a summary of the previous week’s daily meditations. Some are written by Matthew Fox (MF) and some are written by his colleague, Gianluigi
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This is a summary of the previous week’s daily meditations. Some are written by Matthew Fox (MF) and some are written by his colleague, Gianluigi

We are meditating on the archetype of the Green Man, who is often depicted with a beard that surrounds his head like a wreath, and

I was moved by Gianluigi’s fine meditations on Trees this past week, and by the wise Comments that followed on them from the readers of

Part of MAGA lore and ideology is to dismiss all talk of “toxic masculinity” as “woke” thinking. In my first edition of my book, Trump

Ernest Becker sees religion today as failing to open up our perception based on “celebrating God’s creation.” He praises indigenous religions for doing exactly that.

I am sharing a letter I wrote 17 years ago on the publication of my book, The Hidden Spirituality of Men. This because one of the lessons

October 2, 2023: Further Stories and Meaning Regarding the Green ManIn this meditation, we learn that the Green Man is not just a European archetype.

As I write this, it is October 4, the Feast Day of St. Francis, beloved by many the world over. Putting aside any temptations to sentimentalize

The Green Man is not just a European tradition. Several years ago, after lecturing at the University of Hawaii, a native Hawaiian told me of a

September 25, 2023: And Now, the Green ManAs we more deeply explore the Sacred Masculine, we reflect on the Green Man, who represents vegetation, fertility,
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