#453: Eben Britton – Former NFL Player On Becoming A Modern Man
Mar 11, 2024
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Ex-NFL player turned yogi, Eben Britton, shares insights on finding truth, recovery journey, power of meditation, plan medicine ceremony experience, and embracing positivity in a transformative journey of self-discovery and growth.
Authenticity leads to inner peace by embracing oneself fully and letting go of societal expectations.
Self-reflection post-destructive behaviors involves accepting every aspect of oneself and shifting towards self-love.
Post-football retirement journey involves confronting shame, embracing sensitivity as strength, and reprogramming core beliefs.
Deep dives
Living Authentically and Finding Peace Within
Authenticity is highlighted as a path to freedom, where embracing oneself fully leads to inner peace. The journey involves letting go of societal expectations, surrendering to the present moment, and finding sincere honesty in navigating life's immense challenges.
Overcoming Destructive Patterns and Self-Discovery
Facing the aftermath of destructive behaviors rooted in seeking validation through external achievements, the process of self-reflection and acceptance unfolds. Recognizing the role of vices in avoiding inner truths, the shift towards self-love and acknowledgment of every facet of oneself emerges.
Embracing Transformation and Spiritual Evolution
The transformative journey post-football retirement delves into confronting shame and guilt, finding peace amidst unmet expectations, and navigating the discomfort of reprogramming core beliefs. The exploration of sensitivity as a strength, honing it as a gift, and embracing a new model of masculinity emerges as a pivotal realization.
Living the Miracle and Embracing Spiritual Awakening
The narrative unfolds with experiences reflecting divine synchronicities, such as encountering future soul connections after prayerful intentions. Embracing radical accountability, deepening meditation practice, and living in alignment with spiritual truths are emphasized as pathways to divine guidance and profound transformation.
Embracing Education and Spiritual Growth
The podcast episode delves into the speaker's journey of deep hunger for learning, contemplating returning to school for psychology, exploring ancient practices like shamanism and yoga as avenues for mental, spiritual, and physical development. The speaker emphasizes a shift from ego-driven healing to being a vessel for divine energy and maintaining clarity and presence as a healer.
Choosing Faith and Nourishing Oneself
The discussion centers on the importance of faith in navigating dark times, advocating for choosing faith over fear and nurturing oneself through challenges. The concept of nourishing oneself instead of suppressing emotions is highlighted as a pathway to healing. Additionally, the dialogue underscores the significance of developing a deep emotional connection with money, embracing prosperity consciousness, and trusting the process of personal growth and transformation.
Eben Britton is an ex-NFL player turned yogi. In this episode, he shares insights on his journey of finding truth, coupled with the nurturing of faith and positivity.
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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:27 Learning to Surrender
06:06 Life After Football Career.
11:39 Recovery Journey
17:01 Eben's Awakening Process
22:37 Environmental Stress
28:40 People Need Discipline
35:33 You Need a Purpose
39:20 Men's Retreat
45:10 The Power of Meditation
48:56 Plan Medicine Ceremony Experience
57:00 Remain Open to Growth
01:03:53 Uber Ride Experience
01:08:30 How to Get Through a Bad Situation
01:13:23 Eben Expanding His Knowledge
01:17:30 Striving for Inner Alignment
01:21:03 "A New Earth." by Eckhart Tolle
01:26:45 Embrace Positivity.
01:36:54 Attracting Prosperity
01:40:00 Eben's Retreats
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