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After the mountaintop comes the homecoming. And this, too, is sacred.
In this episode, Mike explores one of the most overlooked stages of the hero’s journey: The Return.
When the insight fades and the world remains unchanged, how do you carry your transformation into everyday life? How do you stay true to what you’ve become?
With honesty and warmth, Mike names the ache of returning changed, and the courage it takes to live your truth when the systems around you haven't shifted.
He offers prompts, simple rituals, and grounded reflections to help you begin the slow, essential work of integration.
This episode is for anyone who has glimpsed a new way of being and is now asking, "How do I live this?"
JOURNAL PROMPTS
- Where in my life am I still living by someone else’s map?
- Where do I still find myself being pulled back into old identities and stories?
- What daily rituals, habits or ceremonies can I practice that will keep me on my path?
EXERCISE/PRACTICE
Each morning, before the world rushes in, place your hand on your chest. Close your eyes. Take five slow breaths. Then ask yourself:
What truth wants to be lived through me today?
Listen without forcing. Let the answer be small. Then honour it in one tangible way.
CONTINUE THE JOURNEY:
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Unshakable: Iceland is a 5-day retreat at a private, secluded Icelandic sanctuary, led by me and Philip McKernan. For entrepreneurs who know the world is changing, and want to meet it with stillness, strength, and truth.
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