163. KINGS COUNCIL: Living in Alignment, Letting Go, & Giving Your Gift Even When No One Cares

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 @ 🔹 Larry Winters @ 🔹 Bryan Reeves @ 🔹 Mikey Brackett @ 🔹 Troy Ravenseye (email bryan@bryanreeves.com) 🔥 ELEVATE 2026 Men's Coaching Journey

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163. KINGS COUNCIL: Living in Alignment, Letting Go, & Giving Your Gift Even When No One Cares is an episode from Men, This Way by Bryan Reeves & Tait Arend .

This episode is 58:52 long.

This episode was published on Dec 5, 2025.

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