“Remember the dog in the water”

“Remember the dog in the water”

On the second day of the retreat, we walked down the mountains and into a small lake. We had done a lot of hard work on our minds the day before, and that day was dedicated to reconnecting with our bodies. The air down the path was crisp, the views astonishing, and...
Bringing the retreat back home

Bringing the retreat back home

The retreat may be over, but the work isn’t: This is where the real work begins. For three days in Costa Rica, we set aside our routines, distractions, and armor. We gathered as men who were ready to face ourselves and to remember what it feels like to be alive,...
Brotherhood begins before arriving

Brotherhood begins before arriving

As our retreat in Costa Rica draws near, it’s easy to think that the work begins the moment we step onto the land: When we circle up, dive into practices, and face the exercises designed to stretch us. But in reality, the real journey begins much earlier. Brotherhood...
Living vs Surviving

Living vs Surviving

Most men know what it is to be stuck in “survival mode” instead of actually living. On the outside, they both look the same: Work gets done, bills are paid, responsibilities are met. But inside, a man in survival mode can feel disconnected, drained, stuck, or...
The myth of “someday”

The myth of “someday”

How many times have we told ourselves: “I’ll start when things slow down… I’ll take action once I feel ready… Next year, I’ll finally do it.” The problem is that “someday” never arrives. Life doesn’t slow down. Readiness doesn’t magically appear. And waiting only...