Attention Seeking that Oppresses​

• A personal reflection on using neediness as a strategy for validation.
• The realization that this cycle of seeking attention often leads to hardship in relationships.
• A deep insight: "When I don’t get what I want, I either collapse into weakness or turn to hostility—neither brings real connection."

Kevin McQuillan, founder of Peace Retreat, Creator of the McQuillan Method and Yoga Teacher, attempts to make sense of the human experience through the practice of yoga. The live recorded lecture took place at Peace Retreat in Los Pargos, Costa Rica.

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Communication – Defensive and Devious​

• A personal story of being intimidated by people, especially women, due to past experiences.
• The attempt to reverse this fear through teaching and public speaking.
• The realization that defensive communication often leads to manipulation rather than understanding.

Kevin McQuillan, founder of Peace Retreat, Creator of the McQuillan Method and Yoga Teacher, attempts to make sense of the human experience through the practice of yoga. The live recorded lecture took place at Peace Retreat in Los Pargos, Costa Rica.

To connect, please visit:

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https://www.mcquillanmethod.com

What Stands in the Way of Love​

• The struggle with feeling undeserving of love, rooted in early experiences.
• A personal moment of clarity: "I abandoned my values, lost my voice, and surrendered my heart in pursuit of love."
• The realization that love requires maintaining self-respect, not self-sacrifice.

Kevin McQuillan, founder of Peace Retreat, Creator of the McQuillan Method and Yoga Teacher, attempts to make sense of the human experience through the practice of yoga. The live recorded lecture took place at Peace Retreat in Los Pargos, Costa Rica.

To connect, please visit:

https://www.peaceretreatcostarica.com

https://www.mcquillanmethod.com

The Pull of the Past​

• A deep reflection on how childhood experiences shape adult relationships.
• The personal realization that neglect in childhood led to a pattern of seeking emotionally unavailable partners.
• The practice of nurturing oneself to break these patterns rather than seeking external validation.

Kevin McQuillan, founder of Peace Retreat, Creator of the McQuillan Method and Yoga Teacher, attempts to make sense of the human experience through the practice of yoga. The live recorded lecture took place at Peace Retreat in Los Pargos, Costa Rica.

To connect, please visit:

https://www.peaceretreatcostarica.com

https://www.mcquillanmethod.com

Are You Agreeable or Disagreeable?​

• A personal reflection on living at both extremes—being overly agreeable and overly disagreeable.
• The experience of losing respect for oneself in an overly agreeable relationship.
• The realization that both extremes are unhealthy, and learning to live in balance is key.

Kevin McQuillan, founder of Peace Retreat, Creator of the McQuillan Method and Yoga Teacher, attempts to make sense of the human experience through the practice of yoga. The live recorded lecture took place at Peace Retreat in Los Pargos, Costa Rica.

To connect, please visit:

https://www.peaceretreatcostarica.com

https://www.mcquillanmethod.com

The Art of Listening​

• A childhood experience of learning to listen from a distance out of fear.
• The struggle of staying distant from people instead of truly engaging.
• The practice of overcoming fear and developing real connection through intentional listening.

Kevin McQuillan, founder of Peace Retreat, Creator of the McQuillan Method and Yoga Teacher, attempts to make sense of the human experience through the practice of yoga. The live recorded lecture took place at Peace Retreat in Los Pargos, Costa Rica.

To connect, please visit:

https://www.peaceretreatcostarica.com

https://www.mcquillanmethod.com

Mistakes and the Cover-up​

• A deeply personal story of continuously pushing against authority and structure in youth.
• The consequences of not learning from mistakes, leading to suspensions, legal trouble, and imprisonment.
• The realization that covering up mistakes prevents growth, while owning them leads to transformation.

Kevin McQuillan, founder of Peace Retreat, Creator of the McQuillan Method and Yoga Teacher, attempts to make sense of the human experience through the practice of yoga. The live recorded lecture took place at Peace Retreat in Los Pargos, Costa Rica.

To connect, please visit:

https://www.peaceretreatcostarica.com

https://www.mcquillanmethod.com

The Difference Between Teasing and Bullying​

• A childhood experience of rough play vs. bullying and how it shaped social understanding.
• A personal reflection on how teasing can be bonding, but bullying isolates and damages.
• The recognition that how we test boundaries affects relationships and self-trust.

Kevin McQuillan, founder of Peace Retreat, Creator of the McQuillan Method and Yoga Teacher, attempts to make sense of the human experience through the practice of yoga. The live recorded lecture took place at Peace Retreat in Los Pargos, Costa Rica.

To connect, please visit:

https://www.peaceretreatcostarica.com

https://www.mcquillanmethod.com

I Don’t Get What I Want​

Kevin McQuillan, founder of Peace Retreat, Creator of the McQuillan Method and Yoga Teacher, attempts to make sense of the human experience through the practice of yoga. The live recorded lecture took place at Peace Retreat in Los Pargos, Costa Rica.

To connect, please visit:

https://www.peaceretreatcostarica.com

https://www.mcquillanmethod.com

Emergency Preparation Mode​

• A personal reflection on being hypersensitive to criticism and punishment due to past experiences.
• The realization that this hypersensitivity leads to self-protection at the cost of connection.
• The practice of undoing these patterns to experience more nurturing relationships.

Kevin McQuillan, founder of Peace Retreat, Creator of the McQuillan Method and Yoga Teacher, attempts to make sense of the human experience through the practice of yoga. The live recorded lecture took place at Peace Retreat in Los Pargos, Costa Rica.

To connect, please visit:

https://www.peaceretreatcostarica.com

https://www.mcquillanmethod.com