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From the Core: A New Masculine Paradigm for Leading with Love, Living Your Truth, and Healing the World
A respected leader in men’s work shares a practical guide to redefine, heal, and re-embrace masculinity in our world.
Men today face a crisis of identity. While we can see how the old paradigm of patriarchal dominance needs to go, is the solution really to deconstruct the very idea of masculinity out of existence? No―that’s not the answer. As John Wineland writes, “We need a generation of conscious men who can provide guidance and direction in their communities, just as we need to support and encourage women to do the same.” With From the Core, Wineland sets out a clear roadmap for men who want to live, love, and lead from the most profound places within them.
The techniques in From the Core will help you adapt to a changing world while staying in touch with your masculine essence. If you’re willing to spend at least 30 minutes a day in practice, you can transform your entire approach to love, success, and relationships. Here you’ll learn how
• Get strong―go beyond building your muscles to strengthening your nervous system, awareness, and ability to conduct energy
• Become masterful in the art of sexual and energetic polarity
• Align with the Sacred Feminine―operate in harmony and trust with the feminine forces within you and in others
• Take responsibility for the life you’ve created, the legacy of manhood, and your personal role in healing our damaged world
• Prioritize depth over comfort―becoming highly attuned to the truth of your heart and the power of your intention
• Use the Eleven Precepts of Conscious Warriorhood as your life’s compass
“Despite all of the flak men have received,” writes Wineland, “I see brothers every day who are hungrier than ever to step into their lives more powerfully, nobly honor and protect their feminine partners, and be a source of healing and liberation in their communities.” From the Core is an inspirational guide and a call to action for men who are ready to embody conscious awareness, unflinching accountability, and true leadership.
Men today face a crisis of identity. While we can see how the old paradigm of patriarchal dominance needs to go, is the solution really to deconstruct the very idea of masculinity out of existence? No―that’s not the answer. As John Wineland writes, “We need a generation of conscious men who can provide guidance and direction in their communities, just as we need to support and encourage women to do the same.” With From the Core, Wineland sets out a clear roadmap for men who want to live, love, and lead from the most profound places within them.
The techniques in From the Core will help you adapt to a changing world while staying in touch with your masculine essence. If you’re willing to spend at least 30 minutes a day in practice, you can transform your entire approach to love, success, and relationships. Here you’ll learn how
• Get strong―go beyond building your muscles to strengthening your nervous system, awareness, and ability to conduct energy
• Become masterful in the art of sexual and energetic polarity
• Align with the Sacred Feminine―operate in harmony and trust with the feminine forces within you and in others
• Take responsibility for the life you’ve created, the legacy of manhood, and your personal role in healing our damaged world
• Prioritize depth over comfort―becoming highly attuned to the truth of your heart and the power of your intention
• Use the Eleven Precepts of Conscious Warriorhood as your life’s compass
“Despite all of the flak men have received,” writes Wineland, “I see brothers every day who are hungrier than ever to step into their lives more powerfully, nobly honor and protect their feminine partners, and be a source of healing and liberation in their communities.” From the Core is an inspirational guide and a call to action for men who are ready to embody conscious awareness, unflinching accountability, and true leadership.
224 pages, Paperback
Published August 2, 2022
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January 6, 2023
As far as spiritual and personal development books go this is a solid 3. It contains some interesting and practical insights drawn from the author’s lived experience of being a man and working with men over many years in our modern culture but it falls short in so many ways.
I found the concepts to be disorganized and incoherent at times, often muddling and interchanging between men/he/masculine or women/she/feminine without due attention to how we all inhabit so called Masculine or Feminine qualities in different relationship configurations or even moment to moment within the same relationship.
It would have been more coherent as a book purely about Masculine and Feminine as polarities of existence and living (in the way he defines and describes these concepts) and how to embody these energies at various times. He makes an attempt to do this by capitalizing the terms when talking about these in a non gender identified way but then fails to keep this up throughout. He sloppily drifts into biological and cultural gender normative assumptions before attempting a course correction with an after thought that smacks of stream of consciousness writing rather than applying the rigor of going back to rewrite the original error.
It is very North American and Western culture dominated in its outlook on life and relationships. Individualistic and achievement orientated suggesting that the objective in life is the accumulation of as many peak experiences as possible. While I’m interested in peak experiences and the skills or psychospiritual technologies that can be drawn on to have them, the book risks proposing an approach to life driven by spiritual materialism that ultimately undermines true peace and happiness.
This being said, if you are prepared to be forgiving of these flaws, there are some real gems contained in the ore that you find as you work this mine. It has helped me gain a better appreciation of where my unique essence sits on the Masculine/Feminine spectrum; how to practically work with these polarities in myself and my relationships; and given some ideas of how to lead myself and others to a more full expression of ourselves. As a result I hope to be able to live with more integrity as a man which I think was one of the objectives of the author.
I found the concepts to be disorganized and incoherent at times, often muddling and interchanging between men/he/masculine or women/she/feminine without due attention to how we all inhabit so called Masculine or Feminine qualities in different relationship configurations or even moment to moment within the same relationship.
It would have been more coherent as a book purely about Masculine and Feminine as polarities of existence and living (in the way he defines and describes these concepts) and how to embody these energies at various times. He makes an attempt to do this by capitalizing the terms when talking about these in a non gender identified way but then fails to keep this up throughout. He sloppily drifts into biological and cultural gender normative assumptions before attempting a course correction with an after thought that smacks of stream of consciousness writing rather than applying the rigor of going back to rewrite the original error.
It is very North American and Western culture dominated in its outlook on life and relationships. Individualistic and achievement orientated suggesting that the objective in life is the accumulation of as many peak experiences as possible. While I’m interested in peak experiences and the skills or psychospiritual technologies that can be drawn on to have them, the book risks proposing an approach to life driven by spiritual materialism that ultimately undermines true peace and happiness.
This being said, if you are prepared to be forgiving of these flaws, there are some real gems contained in the ore that you find as you work this mine. It has helped me gain a better appreciation of where my unique essence sits on the Masculine/Feminine spectrum; how to practically work with these polarities in myself and my relationships; and given some ideas of how to lead myself and others to a more full expression of ourselves. As a result I hope to be able to live with more integrity as a man which I think was one of the objectives of the author.
August 18, 2022
Much great value for the masculine person. Probably for the feminine as well, to understand what they are attracted to.
Teachings that echoe on, and that refine and evolve as time unravels. Brilliant perspectives and direction towards authentic Empowerment. Overcoming victimhood. Healing ourselves and thus those around us.
This book is for those that wish to be responsible for their own experience, their own lives. It may feel daunting at times but push through those fires of initiation.
I am 3 months single and wishing i had this book a year ago. Would have rocked my world. Grateful to have it now though. I will absolutely read it again when i re-enter the reams of partnership. (Being in relationship is NOT a requirement whatsoever for this read, AND it is a great place to be to read this).
Teachings that echoe on, and that refine and evolve as time unravels. Brilliant perspectives and direction towards authentic Empowerment. Overcoming victimhood. Healing ourselves and thus those around us.
This book is for those that wish to be responsible for their own experience, their own lives. It may feel daunting at times but push through those fires of initiation.
I am 3 months single and wishing i had this book a year ago. Would have rocked my world. Grateful to have it now though. I will absolutely read it again when i re-enter the reams of partnership. (Being in relationship is NOT a requirement whatsoever for this read, AND it is a great place to be to read this).
December 25, 2022
Men in our modern world are hard-up for genuinely great, healthy role models and good advice. What does it mean to be a man today? If I could gift this book to every 20-something guy I would. And there's plenty of value here for everyone - regardless of gender (and John is sure to include everyone).
John's main lineage is polarity work in relationships, via David Deida, but you don't have to be into the whole polarity thing to benefit from a lot of this book.
He's a spiritual guy, but you don't have to take on board any of the spiritual talk either.
It's there as part of the package, but a lot of this is just grounded, valuable advice for how to take responsibility for your own actions & life.
I listened to the audiobook twice through in a row. Highly recommend.
John's main lineage is polarity work in relationships, via David Deida, but you don't have to be into the whole polarity thing to benefit from a lot of this book.
He's a spiritual guy, but you don't have to take on board any of the spiritual talk either.
It's there as part of the package, but a lot of this is just grounded, valuable advice for how to take responsibility for your own actions & life.
I listened to the audiobook twice through in a row. Highly recommend.
May 3, 2023
This was a fascinating and relevant book for me to read, especially as I’ve been continuing to explore my journey into sacred masculinity. The author explores what it means to be rooted to the core of your masculinity and shares how this expresses itself in the relationships you have with other people in your life. I found a lot of the advice relevant, especially in light of starting a new relationship. I found myself changing certain behaviors and being more rooted in a way that honored the people in my life and created better relationships. If you want to live a rooted life in your masculine power this is a good book to help you with that process.
July 8, 2023
Recommended by a friend and it lived up to the hype
A good friend of mine was having challenges in her relationship and said this book saved it.
I'm not in a relationship, I am attracting my soul goddess. Moreover this book was exactly the read for me to ground into the man I need to be.
Filled with wisdom learned from showing up for others and doing the work, the author's passion for this new paradigm is evident on every page.
It's a deep body of work that you can read over and over again. Moreover, the practices for full embodiment really work!
I highly recommend this book to anyone that wants to show up more fully for themselves, their partner and life.
A good friend of mine was having challenges in her relationship and said this book saved it.
I'm not in a relationship, I am attracting my soul goddess. Moreover this book was exactly the read for me to ground into the man I need to be.
Filled with wisdom learned from showing up for others and doing the work, the author's passion for this new paradigm is evident on every page.
It's a deep body of work that you can read over and over again. Moreover, the practices for full embodiment really work!
I highly recommend this book to anyone that wants to show up more fully for themselves, their partner and life.
April 23, 2023
A must Read for every men, especially fathers
Even as a women I loved listening to this book and the male perspective on how to bring groundedness and create a structural container for a relationship.
It gives great advise to all father's and men who might have unresolved issues with their own father's which might affect their relationships.
Listening to the book made me feel relaxed and loved by the grounded masculinity of the author.
Even as a women I loved listening to this book and the male perspective on how to bring groundedness and create a structural container for a relationship.
It gives great advise to all father's and men who might have unresolved issues with their own father's which might affect their relationships.
Listening to the book made me feel relaxed and loved by the grounded masculinity of the author.
November 13, 2023
A really enjoyable read, even for a female. A lot of profound wisdom for everyone but especially for the male identified. I would recommend this book to all guys who seek more from life and are curious to dive deep into themselves and change all the wounds they might so that they can be stronger emotional individuals in the society.
June 7, 2024
John Wineland's "From the Core" is beautiful, heartfelt and overflowing with wisdom and inspiration. All boys and men will benefit massively from reading this book, but I, as a woman, have also found it very helpful and inspiring. Most recommended for all interested in understanding and learning about sacred masculinity as well as deepening their knowledge of self.
October 6, 2024
I liked the idea of really focusing on what masculine energy/living looks like, but it seemed to broad and impractical overall. A little too confusing, not real clear lines for what it meant. May need another listen to get a better understanding. Seems like there's a lot of goodness here, may take a little more work though to get it into my head.
October 26, 2022
Excellent book on the work of embodying masculine presence. Some of it is skim-able. Contains many meditative and breath related practices to getting into the body. If you're doing men's work this is a worthy read.
November 13, 2023
practical and easy to read
Love the edge of masculinity that John illustrates in this and how he offers practices in-line with the content. Great book for a man who is pushing himself to be better and wants a well rounded ‘new age’ point of view.
Love the edge of masculinity that John illustrates in this and how he offers practices in-line with the content. Great book for a man who is pushing himself to be better and wants a well rounded ‘new age’ point of view.
July 29, 2024
It was a good book and a good read. I gave it 3 stars because it is the type of reading for someone that needs that message in their life as they read it. The final 3 chapters hit home and resonated for me.
October 21, 2022
Knocked me sideways. Amazing book. Already wanting to re-read it.
August 16, 2024
There's something to it, although sometimes very esoteric...
July 3, 2025
listened on audible
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