The Reason Self Development is Fundamentally Flawed with Steve March
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ποΈ The Reason Self Development is Fundamentally Flawed with Aletheia Founder Steve March
Steve March is the founder of the coaching methodology Aletheia, although maybe lesser known in the public sphere, is, to my mind, a revolutionary innovation in the realm of human development and how we orient to personal growth.
Consider this question for yourself: 'What if nothing is missing? What if you are already whole?' Who might you be from this place? What intentions might you set? How might you show up differently?
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Expect to have your paradigm of personal growth turned upside down as we cover:
βοΈ Self-development vs. Self-unfoldment β why so much of the personal development industry & individual efforts to self-improve are doomed to fail from the outset. We also explore how to make New Year resolutions without falling into the improvement trap.
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π The Four Depths Model β and how different modalities work differently with different depths. Leveraging emergence by exploring the radical question of 'What if nothing is missing? What if we are whole?'β
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π§ The Neuroscience of Enduring Transformation β takeaways from Steve's paper for using micro-practices within a 5-hour window to take advantage of the heightened window of neuroplasticity.
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πΆββοΈ 4x Actionable Principles β to explore the concept of poetic attunement in your own life β including an invitation to let go of any self-improvement agendas and specific blindspots to pay attention to.
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ποΈ DEEP RESET: Embodied Men's Retreat (March 7-10)
I'm teaming up with my dear friend and brother Alex Olshonsky, to co-create an opportunity to recalibrate your nervous system, tap into the intelligence of your body, discover what integrated masculinity means to you, and deepen your brotherhood with a group of like-minded, inwardly curious men.
Each day will consist of group explorations designed to create the conditions for insights and breakthroughs. These sessions will include:
- Embodied Exploration β facilitated group work, self-inquiry, and four potent guided breathwork journeys.
- Compassionate Confrontation β space for direct and loving feedback so that our own blind spots are brought into the light from the shadows to be examined and integrated.
- Collective Dialogos β practice sharing vulnerably, unearthing what is truly alive within us, and allowing for emergent and reciprocal intelligence unfold.
What to Expect
π« Transformational Breathwork Journeys β there are few more potent modalities than collective breathwork journeys for unearthing unconscious material and creating the conditions for personal breakthroughs.
π§ββοΈ Embodied Archetypal Explorations β working with the four primary Jungian archetypes of mature masculinity and their respective shadows, we will explore the disowned aspects of our psyche, such that they may be re-integrated into our being.
π₯Ά Finding Your Edge β through the ancient initiatory practices of heat + cold exposure, weβll harness the sauna and cold plunges to discover where our psychological limits lie and go just a little beyond them.
π± Nourishment & Attunement β morning yoga and meditation, incredibly healthy food, laughter, and a pristine setting in the Sierra Foothills.
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If you're interested in applying to be one of 12 men to participate, reply to this email or message me on WhatsApp using the button below, and we'll see if it's a good fit.
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πββοΈ Et. Ceteraβ
π Unconventional Book Recommendation β fast becoming an indie best-seller, 'Pathless Path' is my friend Paul Millerd's attempt to imagine what a new story for work might look like. If you or someone you know is considering leaving your job or embarking on a less conventional path, this is for you. Get the Bookβ
π΅οΈββοΈ Clues for Life β a bold labor of love from Andy Johns, that is attempting to consolidate the most essential knowledge + wisdom regarding the human condition into one single, free-to-access, beautifully crafted website. Exploreβ
ποΈ Reflecting Forwards Annual Review Template β I'm giving away my personal annual review template (used by 500+ people) designed to unearth insights and set aligned intentions for 2024. Get the Templateβ
π’ Fuelled by Tears β Scientists in Singapore have developed a tiny flexible battery, powered by the salt in human tears, designed for smart contact lensesβ. Readβ
π§ Dispelling ADHD Myths β insightful thread from a Twitter (X) friend, James Stuber, who argues that ADHD should be thought of as 'attention regulation disorder'. Readβ
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βοΈ Parting Words
Timeless and timely words from Katherine May, via the Marginalian on 'wintering well'
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