What does it mean to be a man in 2009

...........to be a brother, a father, grandfather, son, a husband, mate, or lover?

A hundred different answers from a hundred different men that raise a hundred more questions!

Are you working full time, part time or not at all and how does this impact on the life you lead?

Has death visited you, your family, or friends and how has this impacted on you?

Have you or men close to you been to war or been affected by the aftermath of it?

What about conflict at home or work - do you handle it well (bearing in mind that "well'' does not necessarily equate with winning)

Do you get regular checkups from your doctor, optician and dentist? lf not, how come? I guess you look after your car, regular tune-ups, good oil and the right octane petrol, how come you don't treat your body the same?

Whilst we are on the subject of self care what about your other needs: spiritual, creative, sexual and physical well-being?

Are you active in meeting these needs, do you make time to ensure a balance in your life or is it a constant juggling act?

Do you set goals or do you coast along. Is your life working well and are you working well in your life? Or are there any changes you would like to make?

When you dream, how do you dream your life to be and what steps are you taking to create the dream?