Dear Good Men

Your value was never tied to your bank account, credit score, or job title. It’s always been tied to your heart. The way you open doors for others, protect women and children, and do everything in your power to keep the people around you feeling safe. It’s the way you show up even when no one taught you how. It’s in the way you play, create laughter, and make even the smallest moments feel romantic. It’s in the way you remain calm, even when life feels crazy. Your power was always YOU. Your protection and provision, your thoughtfulness, and willingness to put yourself on the line is heroic. Your presence is powerful and necessary. I’m sorry the world made you forget how bad we need you. I’m sorry the world reduced you to a number, you are so much more than that. I’m sorry the world made you feel like you were the bad guy. You are loved and needed-by your wives, children, friends and community. Please do not believe in order to be powerful you need to use people, get many notches under your belt, or have the fattest bank account. You are powerful when you show up with love in your heart and safety in your vessel. You are powerful when you stand up to other men who don’t live in their integrity, and you show them the way. The world taught you to close your heart because it knew that’s where the real power was. It’s safe to reclaim it now. You are worthy of love, respect and admiration-just as you are. You are magic too. 💖✨