First Meeting of a new Men's group in New Plymouth

Next week, Thursday 4 August, a new group supporting Men who want to become better Men begins in New Plymouth.


The first meeting will take place at the Taranaki Disability Information Centre on Young Street, commencing at 7.15 pm and running though to 9.30.


The group is for Men who have experienced relationship problems, depression, loneliness, bullying, loss and so on. It is also for Men who are just looking for fellowship in a growth environment.


The first meeting will be facilitated by Garth Clarricoats, John Ryan and Dr. Craig Ashcroft.


All are welcome.


For further information contact either Garth at 021512628 or Craig at 0275020095 

Becoming a Better Man: what this site is about

In his book “The Way of the Superior Man” David Deida writes; “It is time to evolve beyond the macho jerk ideal, all spine and no heart. It is also time to evolve from the sensitive and caring wimp ideal, all heart and no spine”.

This site is dedicated to a group of Men in New Plymouth who are making a commitment to grow -  to become Men of presence, purpose and power ...

...to become AUTHENTIC MEN.

So what does “presence” mean when it comes to being an Authentic Man?

‘Presence’ is the ability to project a sense of ease, poise, or self-assurance. You’ve seen or have met people who have presence. Wherever they go people seem to notice them and they seem to have the attention of everyone they come across. Having presence is having an advantage. Being a force in a space means having an effect on what is happening around you. Those who tend to shrink in their environment and fade into the background are usually at the mercy of what’s going on around them. But the people who create a presence around them are better equipped to influence and effect their environment and ultimately, their circumstance.

So what about “purpose” then?

Discovering your life purpose is often at the root of our search for authenticity and meaning.

The drive behind many people's self development is the deep yearning to discover meaning and purpose for their lives - meaning that creates and fulfils, that provides guidelines and clarity - that shines a bright light on their pathway through life.

What does purpose mean? It means: reason, point, idea and intention.

Studies show that one of the things people most want to know is their purpose in life.

In today’s world we are busier than ever, but most of us are missing a deep, abiding satisfaction in our life. Our relationships and jobs lack meaning and our lives lack direction and guidance.

Everyone's life purpose is deeply interwoven with the identity of their authentic self. Your authentic self is the deepest part of you, the part of you you can't change, the place within where your true, God-given gifts reside.

So isn’t “power” something to do with “ego” and “Machismo”?

No, but it is about Men living the life they want to live rather than the one they are made to believe they should. Men who strive to live authentically demonstrate their power through being passionate for the work they do, by freely giving and receiving love, and by supporting each other to make a difference in their life and larger world.

This site is dedicated to those Men who are brave enough to step out of their comfort zone and away from the mediocrity of their everyday life to say; “I can be a better man”.

If you live in New Plymouth and want to join us on our road to Authenticity contact either Craig on 0275020095 or Garth on 021512628. 

If you don't live in New Plymouth, subscribe to this site and share the thoughts, experiences and life lessons of our small group.