In this soul-nourishing episode, Bryan opens the circle on a private men’s gathering with longtime brothers John Lee, Larry Winters, Mikey Brackett, and Troy Ravenseye. What follows is a deeply honest exploration of aging, art, resistance, and the sacred tension between creating from joy versus performing for the world’s approval.

⏱️ Highlights

00:00 – Introduction by Bryan: What makes this episode different

03:23 – John’s discovery of a spiritual retreat property—and a powerful synchronicity

09:00 – A 43-year-old book changes lives: The Flying Boy comes full circle

12:58 – Red Hawk, Osho, and the wisdom of “dropping your old solutions”

16:30 – The Rainmaker story: Alignment vs. control in creating change

20:02 – Seasonal resistance: When your body wants rest but your world demands action

25:18 – Earth connection, aging, and the wisdom of listening to your body

32:45 – Embracing help: Why asking (and receiving) is harder—and more vital—than we think

37:55 – John’s viral video on aging and the surprising reaction it received

41:40 – Mikey on letting art lead the way instead of trying to monetize purpose

43:30 – The trap of measuring everything—and the freedom of creating without needing outcome

48:55 – From shadow artist to soul creator: letting music, poetry, and spirit come forward

49:48 – The power of slow creation: bonsai trees, hand tools, and meaning-making

53:21 – Contraction vs. expansion: Thaddeus Golas and The Lazy Man’s Guide to Enlightenment

57:20 – Closing reflections and the quiet power of being in the work

📞 Connect With Us

🔹 John Lee @ https://johnleebooks.com/

🔹 Larry Winters @ https://substack.com/@larrywinters

🔹 Bryan Reeves @ https://bryanreeves.com

🔹 Mikey Brackett @ https://mikeybrackett.com/

🔹 Troy Ravenseye (email [email protected])

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