Join Plato's Cave philosophers and UU Inquiring Minds this Sunday morning, December 29, 2019 at 9:00.

Greetings,

Our Inquiring Minds / Plato’s Cave group elected to continue the discussion on this challenging topic. Join us..

"Death by Despair" (part 2)

What is causing the high death rate among white males, ages 45-54? Last week, we discussed socio-economic conditions like the loss of manufacturing and mining jobs in the USA, lack of education, plus alcohol and opioid addiction. This week, we explore the psychology behind today's unhealthy state of masculinity. Men are expected to be tough and not ask for help, but this causes stress. Long-term unemployment can lead to lack of purpose and social isolation. Also, how should men deal with cases of past sexual abuse, imprisonment, divorce, family dysfunction and mental illness? Join us as StoicDan presents solutions in Stoicism, Psychology, and UUA Resources.

Join the Inquiring Minds discussion – be educated; be wise.

Coffee? Yes.

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Suggested reading and viewing:

Toxic Masculinity and Stoicism
https://www.capecodtimes.com/opinion/20190206/toxic-masculinity-is-giving-stoicism-bad-name

Hidden Brain on NPR: American Masculinity Creates Lonely Men
https://www.npr.org/2018/03/19/594719471/guys-we-have-a-problem-how-american-masculinity-creates-lonely-men

Exploring Healthy Masculinity for UU Youth
https://www.uua.org/youth/identity-formation/resources/healthy-masculinity

Mid-life Crisis (including work and relationships)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Midlife_crisis

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Steve,
Plato's Cave Organizer

Special Interest:

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Organizer of Philosophy Meetups
Lecturer on Stoicism & Transcendentalism
Emerson & Thoreau Discussion Group
First Thursday each month, from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Panera Bread, 11472 University Blvd, Orlando, FL 32817
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OUR LOCATION:
University Unitarian Universalist Society
11648 McCulloch Rd, Orlando, FL 32817
PHONE:(407) 737-4018

DIRECTIONS:
From SR 436, go east on University Blvd. to Rouse Rd.; turn left (north), go one mile to the stop sign at McCulloch Rd and turn right; UUUS is one-half mile on right side. Inquiring Minds meets in the classroom building behind the main sanctuary.