“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...
The power of stepping away

The power of stepping away

Most men think progress comes only from pushing harder: more hours at work, more effort at the gym, more discipline in the daily grind. And while grit has its place, it can also blind us. If you’ve ever been stuck in a rut, you know how easy it is to keep spinning...
Why healing isn’t just in the head

Why healing isn’t just in the head

Most men try to think their way out of their struggles.We replay scenarios, analyze every angle, and tell ourselves that if we can just “figure it out,” the weight will lift.But in reality, most of the battles we face can’t be solved with logic alone. Healing doesn’t...
Brotherhood as a mirror

Brotherhood as a mirror

Thanks to the myth of the lone wolf, when men talk about “finding themselves”, most picture a solo journey: climbing a mountain, sitting in meditation, or wrestling with life’s questions in silence. And while solitude has its place, you’ll never see yourself fully by...