Bridging Connections with Bryan Reeves 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 @ https://johnleebooks.com/
🔹 Larry Winters @ https://substack.com/@larrywinters
🔹 Bryan Reeves @ https://bryanreeves.com
🔹 Mikey Brackett @ https://mikeybrackett.com/
🔹 Troy Ravenseye (email bryan@bryanreeves.com)