Leaders of the Heart

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International Men’s Gathering in Sinai, Egypt

November 2024
Dates to be announced

English-spoken

What is it?

A GATHERING OF MEN

Many issues in the world today – war, poverty, corporate greed, religious conflicts – have something to do with men and how we define masculinity. Our world seems to be based on an outdated patriarchal system. Women have long felt this, but it seems that we as men have the responsibility to ask ourselves some deep questions: How did we get here? Why do we value the masculine way of thinking over the feminine way of feeling, both in ourselves as well as in the world around us? How do we define a new, healthy masculinity, one that is both is touch with the earth as well with ourselves? One that is both wise and playful? One that honors the feminine, as well as the masculine?

LIBERATION

In 30 years of men’s work we have experienced how liberating it can be to open up, to share your feelings, emotions, secrets and doubts with other men. We have also seen the enormous power and energy that is being released once you share your truth. It isn’t always easy and it asks a lot of courage, but the rewards are equal: in your relationship, with your kids, at work, or in the society you live in. Vulnerability equals strength and power.

LABYRINTH OF HEALING

This gathering is about taking personal leadership, and in doing so, creating a new standard of masculinity. One that is both open and grounded, both wise and playful, both sensitive and bold, both feminine and masculine. In this process of inner development we become more complete, full human beings, with both our blind spots as well as our qualities. Dance, music, meditation, encounter and exploration helps us to walk the inner labyrinth. In the heart of it we feel the power of our soul, the silence of the universe pulsing through our own being.

POWER OF THE HEART

In both Judaism, Islam and Christianity we have a powerful story of the Messiach, the Mahdi or the Messias. It is the archetype of the savior, the hero or the healer who comes when the world is facing darkness and turmoil. This archetype chooses light over darkness, healing over war, oneness over duality. What if this archetype is lying dormant in all of us? What if this story is only a remembrance to awaken the power of the heart in ourselves? What if we can connect to this powerful metaphor and make it a reality in our daily lives?

Location?

DESERT WISDOM

We invite you to this week in the desert, hosted by the bedouins in camp Moussa, at the foot of one of the most powerful and mythological mountains in the world: mount Sinai. Learn from the wisdom of the desert, join the circle of men from different cultures, nationalities and religions, and discover your own inner leader, hero and healer. We’ll work with the format of Open Space, in which we’ll create the program together on the spot.

WITH THE BEDOUINS

We will stay in camp Moussa, run by the local bedouins. The camp has simple yet comfortable two person rooms. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included, as well as an excursion into the desert, where we will sleep for one night, as well as a climb on mount Sinai. The trip to and from Saint Catherine, by taxi or bus from Cairo, Taba or Sharm el Sheich, is not included. Please know that the desert can be cold in the night and hot during the day, and that you need suncream, a hat and good walking shoes.

For Who?

This gathering is for all men, from any race, religion, creed or financial background. We believe that when men can connect to each other at the crossroads of different backgrounds you can heal, but also the world at large can be healed – even if just a little bit.

Therefore we created different payment brackets for this workshop. Pick what fits your situation, and know that when you pay more, part of your payment will be used to make it possible for a man with less financial means to join our gathering.

Facilitators

Ton van der Kroon

Trainer & Founder

Father, Author of "Terugkeer van de Koning"

Dirk Koops

Trainer

Father, Trainer

Vicky Froyen

Trainer & Musician

Musician, Change facilitator, AI Specialist

Eran Markose

Trainer

Trainer, traveler, coach

Sven Beyers

Trainer & Musician

Father, Music-sjaman en Captain.

Practical

Dates

November 2024 — DATES TO BE ANNOUNCED.
Opening Circle: first day 20:00 after dinner.
Closing Circle: last day 20:00 after dinner.
On the one to last day, we will climb Mount Moussa for sunset. Those who wish to stay the whole night until sunrise will be able to do so.

Location

Sheikh Moussa Camp, Saint Catherine Village, Sinai Desert, Egypt.

Price

TO BE ANNOUNCED

Cancellation Policy

In case of cancellation, there is a a cancellation fee of 100 € before September 20th.

After September 20th the whole amount has to be paid.

If the cancellation is initiated by the organizers you will receive a full refund of your payment.

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