January: Becoming Strong for my Family

Developing our bodies is a good thing. It is not just about appearance, but about true, masculine strength. That strength gives us the capacity to serve, and, in particular, to provide for a family.
The body is one dimension of our personality. For a man fully alive, growth in his physical strength is integrated with growth of his mind, heart, and will.
Part of manliness is the ability to let go of what is pleasurable to do what is arduous and good. Fighting against attachment to entertainment can help us to grow in this area.