The Answers You Seek Come From Within
** This is an excerpt from a longer blog I wrote about this past week’s men’s retreat.**
As we wrapped up our December retreat this week here in Nosara, Costa Rica, I found myself reflecting on the transformations that unfolded over the past few days.
Watching the men leave this morning, there was a clear shift from the moment they arrived to who they had become by the end.
Their presence.
Confidence.
And their ability to deal with set backs.
Naturally, I started searching for that magical moment, the single insight, the one gem of wisdom somebody shared that triggered their breakthroughs.
But the truth is, there wasn’t just one thing.
There never is.
Transformation is a process, and it begins when you step up and have the courage to look within.
The answers that lead to real change are not external. They don’t come from a self-help book, a motivational speaker, or a life coach.
They come from the willingness to face yourself, to confront what’s not working, to step into the discomfort and be willing to go through it.
Finding the Answers Within
At the retreat, men discover their inner truth through a combination of self-reflection, hearing other men’s stories, and stepping into challenges.
Nobody hands you the answers.
Nobody can.
What you find is the strength to uncover those answers within yourself.
This process isn’t easy, but it’s necessary for all of us. Transformation is not a passive experience. It demands that you engage with your life on a deeper level, that you confront your fears, and take responsibility for it as it is.
At its core, it’s about realizing that the transformation you seek doesn’t come from external sources. It comes from doing the work, being honest with yourself, and surrounding yourself with a circle of brothers who are willing to walk the path with you.
The retreat isn’t the end of the journey. It’s the beginning of a lifelong process of self-discovery and growth. The breakthroughs men experience here aren’t isolated moments; they are seeds planted in fertile soil. With the right care and intention, those seeds grow into profound, lasting change.
So, the question is?: Are you willing to look within?
Are you ready to uncover the answers you already have within you?
Are you prepared to step into the discomfort of growth and see what’s waiting on the other side?
If you are, then the journey has already begun.
Ahren, You are right on so many levels. we really have to look inside and look deep. Being honest with who we are and what we are doing. Facing our fears. It’s definitely a journey though, day by day, and continuous work.