On the 97th episode of What is a Good Life? podcast, I am delighted to introduce our guest, Diarmuid Lyng. Diarmuid is co-owner of Wild Irish Retreats and Nature of Man. He is a former Wexford hurling captain and a host on Newstalk's flagship sports programme 'Off the Ball'. With Wild Irish Retreats he is part of a team that is focused on the rejuvenation of the Irish language in relation to nature reconnection. With Nature of Man he runs retreats and online programmes with men that creates a space for them to do their own internal spiritual work. He also takes teams/groups of all kinds to the woods for overnight camps that focus on connection; to self, teammate and place. 

In this enlivening conversation, Diarmuid shares with us his unfolding path of purpose. We explore experiences of being truly listened to, of generosity of spirit, receiving love and developing self-acceptance. All throughout the conversation Diarmuid is pointing to a greater connection with the moment, people, and nature, and we note the significance of consciously leaving space for more aliveness and wildness in our lives. 

This whole conversation is a wonderful invitation to reconnect with ourselves, nature, and the living, breathing, pulsing experience of life.

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00:00 Introduction
02:45 The unfolding nature of purpose

06:38 The weaving together of purpose

15:15 The power of listening on our speaking

19:45 The generosity of spirit

27:25 Welcoming everything that happens

29:45 Experiencing love and self-acceptance

33:15 Engaging with the world, aliveness, and nature

40:15 Affirmations and feedback on our path

44:08 The difference of ceremony and ritual

50:15 The power and support of the group

55:05 The work of John Moriarty 

1:02:45 Engaging our wildness consciously

1:06:19 What is a good life for Diarmuid?