Darren Stehle

Darren Stehle

Montreal
You make a real difference in the world every time you stand up courageously and proudly for what you know is right, ethically supporting a common humanity of dignity and equity.
Feb
28
Is Instagram to Blame for Gay Thirst Traps or Those Who Follow? LOP064

Is Instagram to Blame for Gay Thirst Traps or Those Who Follow? LOP064

Reading my Twitter feed last week, I read a knee-jerk reaction to people with beautiful bodies posting pictures of themselves
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Feb
25
The Challenge to Lead as Out Gay Men – LOP063

The Challenge to Lead as Out Gay Men – LOP063

Recently I asked a question in an LGBTQ Professionals Group on Facebook. Here’s what I posted: I’m creating
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Feb
23
Are Things Getting Better or Worse in the World?

Are Things Getting Better or Worse in the World?

Why your intentions, words, and actions matter — in that order. “What’s going on in the world?”, is a refrain
3 min read
Feb
21
What Holds You Back vs What Do You Want More? LOP062

What Holds You Back vs What Do You Want More? LOP062

What’s the obstacle in your way? Is it someone, some event, or something? In every instance the only thing
3 min read
Feb
18
Sex Panic! And No, I Will Not Think of the Children! LOP061

Sex Panic! And No, I Will Not Think of the Children! LOP061

The expression of human sexuality, and the freedom to have sex with whomever we desire, was a defining quality in
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Feb
16
A Conscious Meditation on the Gap

A Conscious Meditation on the Gap

Entering the space between all things. There is nothing but space between worry and fear. There is nothing but space
3 min read
Feb
14
The Cute Little Joys My Gay Boyfriend Brings – LOP060

The Cute Little Joys My Gay Boyfriend Brings – LOP060

Happy Valentine's Day, 2019! My boyfriend, my partner, my lover, brings me joy every day. Moments of joy
3 min read
Feb
12
Fear of "The Other" is Defence of the Ego – LOP059

Fear of "The Other" is Defence of the Ego – LOP059

The basic human fear of anyone else who is unlike us, too dissimilar, or who holds a different view of
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Feb
07
The Reluctance to Lead as Out Gay Men: Embracing Gay Spirit

The Reluctance to Lead as Out Gay Men: Embracing Gay Spirit

The Living OUT Podcast — LOP058 “Gay spirit speaks to the vitality that gay men possess, which is palpable but defies
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Feb
05
Do Actions Speak Louder Than Words? – LOP057

Do Actions Speak Louder Than Words? – LOP057

What we think is what we intend When we speak our ideas and intentions, our words initiate action, whether that
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