‘Going on a retreat!’
Are you serious?
Isn’t that something that women do?
Isn’t that something that religious people do?
Why would I go on a retreat?
And why would I go on a retreat with a bunch of blokes?
This is the normal response I receive from many men when I mention to them about how many retreats Ive done on my own journey and how coming on a retreat with me could change their lives.
Let’s look at why men should go on Retreat!
Let’s face it, most of us as men ‘live in our heads’ and are completely disconnected from our hearts. We are slaves to society. Slaves to our mind, emotions, our body, self-image, our work, relationships, phones, laptops, TV, the media, porn, alcohol, sugar, wheat, caffeine, and the list goes on and on. We are so lost in the drama of our lives, in the matrix, the rat race, so lost in our own stories, driven by past conditioning, that we cannot cultivate any presence and we can’t see where we are going. At best, we stumble through our lives, making the same mistakes as our parents did, holding onto the same habitual tendencies, addicted to stimulation, with no clear mission and purpose, no clue of where we are going, and without a road map of how to get there. Unfortunately, most men are stuck in ‘dead-end’ jobs, riddled with fear, living a life devoid of passion and juice. Same daily routine, same weekend rituals, the same type of holidays once or twice per year, etc.
Why has life become so routine and boring?
I’ll tell you why. Because YOU have designed it this way to keep you safe, to stay in 100% control because you are too scared to fully LIVE!
Are you this type of man?
Isn’t it about time you took a step back, retreated from your life, lifted your head above the trees, felt deeper into yourself, disconnected from your phone and laptop, and took a deep dive to question your life?
How long will you accept a life that is devoid of meaning?
Are you living a life according to your own rules or those given to you by mum, dad, and society?
Are you living a life fuelled by passion?
I know from coaching many men that the answer to these 2 questions for most of you is NO!
In my own life experience, and also coaching many men privately and in groups, it is evident that one of the fastest ways to move into a life of purpose and passion is to attend men’s retreats. To helicopter yourself away from your usual distractions and immerse yourself into a space of potential transformation. In fact, in my opinion, attending a men’s retreat is far more powerful than a one-to-one coaching journey, especially my 7-Month Program, called ICONIC.
Let’s take a look at some of the benefits of attending a men’s retreat
Understand Your Past: –
- Realize a deeper understanding of your life so far, the people of your past, and the events that have occurred
- Move towards forgiveness to the people from your past who you thought had harmed you
- Learn to forgive yourself of guilt and shame
- Learn to become grateful for every event, including the painful ones in your life so far
- Let go of limiting beliefs that you have carried from your past
- Let go of people from the past and of old beliefs about yourself
Develop present moment awareness and move into flow: –
- Take a deep rest from the noise of the world
- Detach from the drama of your life and lift your head above the trees
- Reconnect with nature
- Restore harmony to your body, mind, and spirit
- Develop a deeper connection with silence and stillness
- Experience peace and the capacity to be a witness of your life without judgment
- Learn to bring more presence and mindfulness into your everyday life
Reconnect with your body and your feelings: –
- Reconnect with the inner landscape of your body and learn to FEEL again
- Release years of tension from your body and mind
- Reconnect with your breath, bringing more spaciousness and peace
- Connect with your repressed emotions and express your feelings in a safe container
- More acceptance and love for your own body
Reclaim your health: –
- Give your body and mind a well-deserved rest
- Reclaim your physical and mental health
- Redefine your health and lifestyle habits
- Recharge your batteries and energize yourself
Create deep friendships with other men: –
- Listen with compassion to other men
- Be heard and seen without judgment
- Feel the power of authentic brotherhood
- Learn to love, trust, and appreciate men in a deeper way
- Remove your fears towards other men
- Stop competing with other men
- Increase the number of authentic men in your own community
Cultivate a deeper sense of purpose and inspiration for living: –
- Uncover the many gifts you bring into this world
- Discover ‘why’ you are here, your mission in life
- Feel into your life’s passion and allow this passion to drive your life
- Step into leadership into all areas of your life
Manifest the life you deserve: –
- Determine the ideal vision of your future
- Gain clarity over ‘what you want in life’
- Create a strategic road map towards your life’s vision
- Create realistic goals
- Bring more commitment into your life
- Learn to navigate through life with more ease
Become the Man you know you can become: –
- Step into your power as a man
- Become a more mature role model for others, including your partners, friends, and children
- Learn to relate better in the world
- Communicate with more precision
- Learn how to set healthy boundaries
- Better a more loving son, brother, father, partner, and friend
So, men, what are you waiting for?
Do you feel the calling in your hearts?
An incredible adventure awaits you
To become the man your families need you must dare to be different
