No one needs a proof of purchase or receipt on life experiences. Reaching out to support someone or just discussing your life is an action step and a valuable one. The time you give to listen, coach, hold space is valuable. Your experience matters and are valuable. “Experience is in the Experiment” “Go”

Been sitting with something and figured I'd just say it out loud instead of keeping it in my head. Every one of us landed here looking for something. Didn't matter what it looked like on the surface, underneath it we were all just trying to figure out how to be better men. That's exactly how it's supposed to start. You show up, you take what you need, you keep coming back. Somewhere in that process, something shifts. Not all at once, more like you notice it after the fact. You're still learning, you never really stop, but you look up one day and realize you're carrying something now that somebody else in your life doesn't have yet. A guy at work who goes quiet sometimes and you've clocked it but never said anything. Your brother in law. That buddy from years back you keep meaning to check on. I'm not bringing this up to put that on anybody. I'm bringing it up because that's exactly where I found myself. I was part of another community before this one, still am actually, and at some point what I was getting from it stopped being just for me. I felt this pull toward wanting to hand it off to somebody else. That pull is honestly the whole reason Anchored and Ready exists. That's what I mean by being a lighthouse. A lighthouse doesn't chase ships down or yell at them to come closer. It just stays lit, and because it's lit, somebody out there can find their way by it. You see something, you say something. That's really the whole thing. Not a program, not a responsibility you have to carry perfectly, just being willing to say the thing when you notice it. I don't think any of us plan for this moment. I sure didn't see mine coming. But if you've been doing some of this work, there's a decent chance you're already that for somebody without even clocking it yourself. I just wanted to name it, because having it named is what did it for me. That's the whole thought. Curious if anyone else has felt that pull, or has a guy in mind they've been meaning to say something to.

Respect for all. Intention and energy is a gift, not a gift for all.

In the event that you wake up and find your soul separated from source and manifest into material form, don’t panic. Your condition is only temporary. You have been selected for the opportunity of human incarnation. This 3D simulation is designed to break up the monotony of eternity by giving you a fully immersive experience as a distinct ego identity. Your body will serve as your physical avatar as you navigate a dense and dramatic reality. There will be many distractions causing you to forget your true nature and origin. You will experience a range of emotions from joy to loneliness to despair. But remember – no matter what trials and traumas you encounter, your soul remains perfectly safe. At times you may feel lost or afraid. This is totally normal. If you ever need guidance, simply slow down your busy mind and bring your awareness to the quiet place inside yourself. On this planet, nothing is permanent. People and things will come and go. You will fall in love and form sentimental attachments only to lose everything you hold dear. So cling to nothing too tightly, even yourself, and when it’s time to let go, let go with grace, for nothing is owned, only borrowed. As you walk among the people on the planet, try to be a good guest. Tread lightly. Remember that you are only visiting. Don’t make a mess. Listen more than you speak. Give more than you take. Don’t keep your soft heart locked inside a glass cage, protected from wear and tear. You’ll never make it out alive and time passes quickly. So come back with some battle scars and good stories to tell.

I certainly made a commitment to myself to slowdown this summer. Doesn’t mean work stops, or developing a writing style or “podcast”, training for endurance runs/events, or connecting with others. The commitment is in the noticing and appreciation of life. The small moments each day. The way the sun comes up and sets, the laughter of my kids and loved ones, the hot weather, or just sitting outside alone. Experiencing life isn’t always in the busy work. It’s the slow intentional time and moments that burn into me. That quiet my soul That set my days intentions That reset myself after my long days. This past weekend I did things I’ve never done before. I picked sunflowers and then sat in the brook and waterfalls to cool off after the summer days hot sun. In that moment there was just that moment. We call that presence. To land in that mindset took all my life. Maybe it’s because I’m maturing, maybe it’s because I’ve lost many close friends, friendships, and family the past year. My commitment to slow down to enjoy moments Regardless of time or place has been a lifetime coming. It’s never too late to start.