ABSTRACT
This chapter discusses that men and women both have the masculine and feminine energies, and that it was a matter of how much of each an individual had that made the difference. In general, men tend to have more of the masculine energy and women more of the feminine, but there are plenty of exceptions. There are many men with large doses of feminine energy and also many women with an abundance of the masculine. Humor is a way to engage a small piece of the pain at a time and to be able to detach from it through the healing power of laughter. An important element in supporting the masculine side is understanding the impact of respect. When a man feels he is in the company of others who truly respect him, he is more likely to let his guard down and be open about his situation.
