Jared Pickard shares his experience of letting go of a life-changing dream and offers insights on making the next undertaking better. Topics discussed include challenges faced by men, integrating as a man, mindfulness practices, the value of men's group, qualifying dreams, understanding the dream line, recovering after a fire, and limitations of certified organic products.
To overcome the loss of a dream, it is essential to make conscious decisions and learn from the experience.
Creating a men's group can provide support and guidance in integrating challenges and embracing different aspects of manhood.
Mindfulness practices, such as controlling thinking and developing equanimity, are key for personal growth and emotional balance.
Dreams should extend beyond individual desires and include a larger purpose, requiring overcoming obstacles and finding support from communities and mentors.
Deep dives
The Power of Properly Grown Food
This podcast episode highlights the importance of properly grown food and its impact on our health. It emphasizes the nutritional density and value of ingredients obtained from biodynamic farms. The speaker explains how these farms produce whole foods that are rich in antioxidants, polyphenols, and other beneficial compounds. Moreover, it sheds light on the scarcity of biodynamic farming in the US and the significance of bringing nature connection and regenerative principles into our lives. The episode also touches upon the personal experience of the guest and his journey in integrating challenges and losses into his path of manhood.
Building a Strong Community of Men
This podcast episode introduces a men's group program aimed at providing support and guidance to individuals seeking to deepen their connection with themselves and others. The program brings together accomplished mentors who have extensive experience in various fields. The group explores the concept of the dream line, focusing on individual dreams and values. The goal is to inspire participants to overcome challenges and integrate different aspects of manhood. By sharing experiences, engaging in mindfulness practices, and fostering a strong community, the program aims to empower men to become well-rounded, conscious individuals who can positively impact their relationships and the world around them.
Mindfulness Practices as a Path to Self-Transformation
This podcast episode emphasizes the importance of mindfulness practices in personal growth and self-transformation. It highlights a set of exercises for cultivating mindfulness, including controlling thinking, controlling willpower, developing equanimity, fostering positivity, embracing openness, and integrating these practices. The episode explains how these exercises can help individuals become more present in their bodies, make better decisions, and develop emotional balance. By incorporating these practices in daily life, individuals can create a foundation for personal development, enhance relationships, and cultivate a deeper connection with themselves and the world around them.
The Role of Dreams in Personal Fulfillment
This podcast episode explores the significance of dreams in shaping personal fulfillment and growth. It emphasizes that dreams should extend beyond individual desires and encompass a larger purpose that inspires, motivates, and fuels personal development. The episode highlights the importance of having a dream that is bigger than oneself and discusses the need to overcome challenges and obstacles in order to bring the dream to life. It delves into the concept of personal responsibility and the role it plays in achieving dreams. The episode also underscores the value of strong communities and mentorship in supporting individuals on their journey towards personal fulfillment and becoming fully realized men.
The Importance of Qualifying a Dream
Qualifying a dream is crucial for progress and success. It is essential to realistically assess the achievability of a dream and the level of commitment one has towards it. Without a well-qualified dream, individuals may find themselves going in circles and struggling to make progress.
The Role of Nightmare and Healing Work
When someone doesn't have a clear dream, focusing on resolving their nightmare becomes crucial. It's important to address the challenges and wounds that hold individuals back from pursuing their dreams. By addressing the nightmare and working towards healing, individuals can gain the necessary energy to pursue their dreams and goals.
The Power of Consciousness and Mindfulness
Developing mindfulness practices and consciousness is vital for personal growth and achieving dreams. Mindfulness enables individuals to observe their unconscious habits and behaviors, leading to greater self-awareness and the ability to make conscious choices. By bringing consciousness to unconscious patterns, individuals can break free from limiting beliefs and behaviors that hinder their progress towards their dreams.
Every man has experienced events in their lives when their dreams have been seemingly destroyed, sometimes through no fault of their own. Unfortunately, what separates some men from others are the decisions they make — or don’t make — after that loss.
This week, Jared Pickard returns to the podcast to share what it’s like to let go of a life-changing dream (and a lot of money) and what you can learn about yourself to make that next undertaking an even better one in this adventurous Living 4D conversation.
For Living 4D listeners: Save 10 percent off all self-care products at Jared’s Be Here Farm website by using the promo code CHEK2024 at checkout.
Also, join Jared along with featured speakers Paul, Edmund Knighton, Laird Hamilton and Alex Grey for the upcoming 12-week online men’s group, Be Here Man, and save $500 on joining this special group by mentioning the code CHEK2024 when you enroll.
