As most of you know, I’m taking a summer break from The New Man Podcast (even though I’m creating something kickass to unleash upon the world soon — stay tuned).

In the meantime I don’t want to leave you hanging.

Recently Ray Brejcha and I caught up on the phone (remember how Ray interviewed me on The New Man last summer?) and as usual we had a lot of laughs while managing to go pretty deep, too.

Anyway, in this chat we talk about Mel Gibson, rage and how all of us has that crazy sombitch inside (yes — ALL of us).

We also dive into Ray’s recent experiment, what he calls “Camp Solitude” and how it can help you:

• Create more fun and adventure in your life
• Become more creative and free of life’s “ups and downs”
• Get through ANY life transition

Also in this talk:

• More about Mel Gibson, rage, losing your “shit” and the dark side of a man’s emotional world
• Why wine, masturbation and internet surfing is the equivalent to eating junk food
• How feeling “alone” is a “f***ing story” and why it has men show up needy with women and also professionally
• Discover how being on purpose and in relationships can actually be a burden, exhausting and get in the way of who you really are
• Hear specific practices designed to handle any major life transition form a grounded and centered place
• Discover the difference between “Solitude” and “Isolation” and why you should care?
• And much more.

>> Just click here to listen now.

(This link will take you to Ray’s Red Pill site)

Enjoy!

NOTE: I’m reposting this from a previous blog post at my personal site. Enjoy!

Everybody’s Doin’ It

We’ve had quite a few guests on the show that when asked “What is the one thing a guy can do TODAY to start positively changing his life?” the answer is invariably “meditate.” Bill Harris, Ken Wilber, Jun Po Dennis Kelly, Kute Blackson, Brian Johnson and the Authentic Man Program Women are all on board.

Even the ultimate badass, Darth Vader was a meditator. (Which also proves that you can meditate and still be kind of a dick, but that’s for another post altogether…)

I’m not a meditation expert nor am I a meditation teacher. In fact, my practice is a bit shotty. However, I have been going at it for almost ten years, and my cushion dutifully waits just a few feet from my office chair everyday. It reminds me that, yes, this is the single best practice a person can do. Now take your seat!

Why Meditate?

It’s pretty simple. Most everything we want in life — more love, freedom, success or chocolate requires that we have clarity. Specifically clarity about what we want. Meditation provides tons of benefits, but for this context let’s just say it strengthens our integrity and the ability to be present.

So what? If I’m not *here* I can’t get *there.* — If I’m not here in this moment, I can’t respond to the challenges or opportunities that are actually here. If my mind is constantly wandering in the past or fantasy-future, then I’m unable to take action in the current moment — the only one we’ve really got — to create the life that I want. Meditation is a bicep-curl for our inner resolve and strength.

How’s that for a reason to give it a shot? Great.

So Let’s Get Started.

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How to Spank and S**t Your Way to Enlightenment – His Holy Holiness Sri Sri Sri Spankneesh

Does life sometimes feel like a hamster wheel where you’re constantly chasing more money, sex or something else?

Since we all end up dead anyway, should life be taken seriously?

And how is it possible that a man from India can literally spank you into enlightenment?

In this episode we go deep with His Holy Holiness Sri Sri Sri Spankneesh Ji, a controversial spiritual guru. We’re talking about the meaning of life, spanking butts and, well, shit.

In this episode:

• How does spanking bring us to enlightenment?
• Will chasing more ass, cash or status just bring you more pain?
• Why Bill Gates’ money, George Clooney’s sex life or the body of Shawn Phillips won’t bring lasting happiness
• What do you really want beyond paying the bills, orgasms, etc.?
• Where can we find true, lasting happiness?
• Is figuring out the mystery of life a mistake?
• How can “shit” be a holy word?
• Should you take life seriously?
• Why are some “spiritual” or “personal growth” people such a drag?
• What is really beyond the macho jerk and the new age wimp?

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