Basecamp for Men E66: The Truth is also Seeking the Seeker

E66: The Truth is also Seeking the Seeker

with Special Guest Marie Jones

 

E66 Introduction-

“The Truth is also seeking the Seeker.”

Here we are, in our collective Hero’s Journey. Each contributing what he or she is able to. We started with myth and men’s work,  gathering our resources and seeing which tools we would need for the next chapters of our Hero’s Journey. We’ve talked to men and women about the most important topics that we can find, leaving no stone unturned.

We are coming up on a series of episodes that are very important for us as a tribe. The faint trail of the Hero has taken us out into the darkness, out to our edges.

You may disagree with the information I am uncovering or even get mad and triggered. That is fine with me. It is to be expected. I honor where you are at in your awakening. I really do.

There is something that has been hidden from our view that has slowly emerged in our inner vision.  We are finally seeing it clearly. We have arrived at a threshold. The Truth is, indeed,  seeking the Seeker. We have traversed the landscape, found our allies, and now confront a dark dragon. One that many of us did not know that we would have to face.

So we continue along the faint trail, picking up allies and using our sense of Truth as our compass and guide. The Hero in the story is developing latent and long-dormant abilities that he or she will need for the coming chapter. We are pre-destined to awaken, you and I. This, it seems, has already been written.

There is a sense of Divine intervention in these episodes for me. The subject matter has evolved but he foundation remains the same. I hold the question “What do we need for our next chapters?”  Then I listen and follow the instructions. My guests have all arrived at Basecamp for Men through this process.

Today’s guest shares my love of the Divine and myth and the mystery of our collective Journey.

Marie Jones Bio-

Marie D. Jones is the best-selling author of over 25 non-fiction books on diverse topics including the paranormal, Ufology, mind control, propaganda and media manipulation, myth and symbolism, ancient knowledge, archetypes, cutting edge science, time travel, and more. She is also a novelist and  screenwriter and has been interviewed on over 2,000 radio shows and podcasts all over the world. She also appeared on the History Channel’s “Ancient Aliens” and “Nostradamus Effect” series.

E66 Final Thoughts-

The second half of our conversation reminded me of a quote by the Indian author Arundhati Roy. She says:

“THE SYSTEM will collapse if we refuse to buy what they are selling- their ideas, their version of history, their wars, their weapons, their notion of inevitability. Remember this: We be many and they be few. They need us more than we need them.Another world is not only possible, she is on her way. On a quiet day, I can hear her breathing.”

For more information on Marie Jones or to find any of her 26  books, go to www.mariedjones.com

 

 

Basecamp for Men E65: The Conspiracy To Awaken Us

E65:  The Conspiracy To Awaken Us with Special Guest Ole Dammegard

 

“The Truth is also seeking the Seeker.”

                          -Sufi Saying-

E65 Dedication-

This episode is dedicated to all who are about to awaken. I honor your courage, your heart, and your commitment to living your truth.

E65 Intro-

The topic of conspiracies and how we deal with this information is an important part of our awakening as a tribe. I would not include it here if it was not important. The time when conspiracies were considered a fringe topic is fading in the rearview mirror. To not know what is going on at the top of the power pyramid is to show an unwillingness to look.

And if we are to commit to truth, no matter what it shows us, is to experience discomfort. The truth takes us out of our comfort zone. Sometimes FAR out of our comfort zone. So we find ourselves in the Hero’s Journey once again.

If you are a man or woman who has been unable to even poke your head down the rabbit hole, I ask you, why not? Why are you so afraid? These truths that you have been running from have now arrived at the shores of your awareness. And the events in the coming weeks and months will further confirm what was long ago discovered by intrepid explorers like my guest today.

Part of coming to clear seeing is to cut through the fog of conditioning and disbelief.  Notice your reactions as you hear two people talk about things like the Deep State or Cabal. Do you know that millions of people around the world know about this stuff? Do you really want to stay asleep, unaware, and ignorant of what is happening? Are you just waiting for sports to come back and for things to get back to “normal”? Are you unable to discern the elephant in the room? This is not about intelligence, by the way.

If I have built up any credibility in the work I do here, if the things I say ring with the truth, then trust me when I say that things are about to get unsettling for a lot of people. Cognitive dissonance will be the order of the day. You will want to have this information and the episodes that are coming about the Great Awakening and what that means for us.

Hang in there. If I am wrong, I will quietly go back to talking about strictly men’s issues. But if what I am saying is true, then you will all want this information. I cannot live in my mission and not lay out the pattern that has been so clearly explained to me. I took an oath. To awaken the men that found their way into my circle. If you are listening to this, then that circle includes you my friend.

Do not worry if some stuff feels too out there at the beginning. Sit with what resonates, investigate when your curiosity sparks up. But know that the Truth is coming. It’s day has arrived.

Ole Dammegard Bio-

Ole Dammegard is a truth seeker, code breaker, and peacemaker. Ole is an author, international speaker, and former journalist. He is widely considered one the world’s foremost experts in false flags and global conspiracies.  Ole has been awarded the Prague Peace and has had millions of people around the world listen to his interviews and presentation. Here is my interview with Ole Dammegard.

E65-Final Thoughts-

I know that is a lot to think about and consider. I like what Ole said about tracking what is happening. The problem-reaction-solution chainlink. If something happens that causes cognitive dissonance and you (and the masses) have a big emotional reaction (usually fear) and then there is a solution presented by authorities to this reaction. Really look at the solution they are offering. Are they proposing something that further limits your freedoms and liberties? Are they proposing something that is for the so-called “greater good” that doesn’t align with your value system? Does the whole thing seem “off” to you.  Is the solution a fascist solution. One that smells like shit to quote Ole. This is all part of the Great Awakening of humanity. So remember to use the information as part of your own awakening.

To dig deeper into some of this, I have two recommendations for you. Certainly go follow Ole at lightonconspiracies.com. And another resource I love is Joe Martino at Collective Evolution. Outstanding. He is at www.collective-evolution.com

 

 

 

 

 

Basecamp for Men E3: Know Your Mission

E3: Know Your Mission with Special Guest Dr. Bob Beare

 

E3 Introduction-

“Your mission is your priority. Unless you know your mission and have aligned your life to it, your core will feel empty.”

David Deida, author and teacher

Nothing in life is quite so invigorating for men as living a purpose driven life. When a man’s internal compass is oriented towards a mission that excite him, he is accessing powerful masculine energies. These energies are called to the man and resonate within the man. He is, in every sense, in alignment.

And let’s face it, society sells a monotonous vision of masculinity: get a job, save and provide well for your family, try to take care of yourself, etc. It’s an uninspiring vision……and it creates men that play it too safe.

Join us for a lively discussion with Dr. Bob Beare as we talk about mission and purpose, men and their development, and golf!

Dr. Bob Beare Bio-

Dr. Beare is an industrial/organizational psychologist and has been a clinical psychotherapist and executive coach for over 20 years, working with individuals, couples, families, leaders, and organizations. He was a long-time instructor at the C. G. Jung Center in Houston and a certified leader with the ManKind Project International where he led more than 85 of MKP’s New Warrior Trainings.

Bob is also the founder of The Brave Heart Experience, an intensive 2 1/2 day workshop for men, women, leaders, and people in recovery who are ready to dive deeply into self-empowerment.

“There is no moment more satisfying than to watch a person discard the negative messages they have been carrying for so long…and choose to live boldly and authentically”

Bob Beare, Ph.D.

Basecamp for Men E2: Men and the Hero’s Journey

E2: Men and the Hero’s Journey with Special Guest Mark Jackson

E2 Introduction

I absolutely love the myth of the Hero’s Journey and I use it all the time. Joseph Campbell called it the great mono-myth as it was present at all times in all cultures. It has been with us as long as we’ve been here. Myths speak the universal language of the heart and so are not dependent on a particular religion or way of thinking. As you read and then interact with this myth, it teaches you deep truths about what it means to be human, what it means to be a man, and what direction we need to go to do our part to help the world and its people.

What is this myth trying to teach us? For one thing, it’s teaching us that we need to be courageous every day. We need to be vigilant and discerning about our habits so that we don’t find ourselves just going through the motions of our lives.

When you start to live more mythically, you start to get more connected to the heart. You get more connected to the Divine and to a personal destiny. You feel connected to something greater than yourself and pulled out of your comfort zone. It feels exhilarating and enlivening. The more you say yes to this myth, the more clearly you will be shown your unique road. That is how it works.

Men, your comfort zone is your enemy. I hate to tell you that but it’s true. I know we all love to be comfortable but it will kill your chances of looking back on your life and honestly saying that you lived courageously. Our tendency is to think that the Hero’s Journey is only for these sort of epic historic figures like Gandhi, Dr. King, Mother Teresa. We rarely suspect that the archetypal hero in the story of our lives is us. Isn’t that interesting? Carol Pearson is a great writer and teacher of the Hero’s Journey and I hope to have her on the show soon.

Here’s how she describes the Hero’s Journey. And I quote,

“As you go on a quest to find greater vitality and life for yourself, you also seek answers that contribute to a collective transformation. In fact, anytime you identify a wasteland element in your life such as illness, boredom, lethargy, alienation, emptiness, loss, addiction, failure, anger or outrage, it is time to take a journey. You can be called to quest by such dissatisfaction or simply by a desire for adventure. The journey will inevitably transform you.” And then she goes on to say,

“Heroes are agents of change. The hero’s task has always been to bring new life to an ailing culture. So here you can see that you can be called out onto a new path by a sense of adventure or a sense of loss or boredom or even addiction. All can be seen as a call to the hero’s journey when viewed from this great mono-myth. When you step out onto a new path, it signals that the hero is leaving base camp and the world starts to shift and shape to the new reality. Change is afoot.”

And before get to our interview, I’d like to read you just one last quote.

I love this quote because it kind of perfectly captures the spirit of the Hero’s Journey.

“I have always known that at last, I would take this road, but yesterday I did not know it would be today.”

                                        Narithra

Mark Jackson Bio

Mark Jackson is long-time actor and artist and is the film editor for the Epoch Times newspaper, which is read all over the world. Mark is dedicated to his meditation and spiritual practice, Falun Dafa, which is a form of Chi Gung. In his spare time, Mark loves to take long rides on his Harley.

Here is my interview with Mark Jackson.

Final Thoughts-

That’s our show for today, men. Remember that the story of your life is not yet all told. I’m Tony Rezac and thank you for listening to Basecamp for Men.

 

 

Basecamp for Men E1: The Importance of Male Initiation

E1:The Importance of Male Initiation with

Special Guest Jon Wilson

 

E1 Introduction

Hello everyone.

My name is Tony Rezac and I’m the creator and host of Basecamp for Men. I have grown up inside of what has been called the men’s movement or men’s work for short. It is my mission and privilege to assist men in whatever way I can. Whether it’s writing, teaching a workshop, or running a men’s group, I seek to expand the conversation that men and women are having about what is healthy masculinity and what are the tools we can use to get there.

Collectively, men are showing much wear and tear. There is widespread depression, suicide, violence, and incarceration among the male tribe. When men do get in trouble emotionally, he will invariably feel that he has nowhere to turn, literally. We need to forge a new version of masculinity, you and I. I know a few things that will help get us there and you might know too. And our guests will bring much wisdom and insights to the show.

This podcast is meant to be a conversation about men, yet my hope is that women will find it insightful as well. I hope the women that listen will come away with a better understanding of the men in their lives; their partners, their sons, their fathers, & their friends. And I think it’s important that women know that the male community has identified some of our most important issues and that we are creatively working on them as a collective. Women need courageous men in their lives. Men who are willing to look honestly at themselves and speak truthfully and authentically about what is happening.

On a personal note, I’m a sucker for narrative building and I love myth to do that. Every man that has ever been in a men’s circle with me knows that I’m fond of the hero’s journey. My hope is that as we unpack the important issues that men are facing, the listener, whether man or woman will come to see themselves in the stories that we tell.

The Hero’s journey is, after all, both an individual as well as a collective awakening. It’s about you and it’s about us. So welcome to Basecamp for Men. You bring yourself and we’ll bring the stories and resources for a more courageous life.

And here’s our first show.

Jon Wilson Bio-

Jon Wilson is a leader among men and has staffed and lead over 50 Mankind Project’s New Warrior training adventures. Jon finished getting his Masters degree in Social Work in 2017 & now works as a clinician in the Mental Health industry.

Here is my interview with Jon Wilson.