Genesis is the very first book of the Bible. Most people think of it as either ancient history or an old religious myth. But what if it’s something more? What if it’s also an example of a map of the human mind? Carl Jung, the psychologist who talked about the shadow and the journey toward wholeness, believed myths tell... Continue Reading →
Most men are looking for the wrong thing. You chase motivation. You chase inspiration. You chase success, hoping it’ll somehow land on your shoulders like fate handing out rewards. But here’s the truth no one’s telling you: You don’t rise to the occasion—you rise to your capacity. And capacity? That’s earned. That’s trained. The Hidden Training... Continue Reading →
When I cracked open Iron John by Robert Bly, I had no idea what those pages were about to unleash inside me. I didn’t know I was reaching for something so primal, something I could feel in my bones but couldn’t name. It was the story I never knew I needed. A story that slapped... Continue Reading →
There comes a point in every man's life when he looks around and asks, "Is this all there is?" Maybe you’ve built a business, stacked some cash, gotten the house, the car, the watch. Or maybe you're still grinding, still chasing, still looking for that thing that will finally make you feel like you’ve made it.... Continue Reading →
Robert Bly’s Iron John tells the story of a young prince who discovers his true power only after venturing into the wilderness with the Wild Man—a primal, untamed force of nature that represents deep masculine wisdom, raw strength, and unfiltered truth. This journey follows the pattern of katabasis, the hero’s descent into the underworld, symbolizing a confrontation with... Continue Reading →
Ancestral Wisdom, Genetic Memory, and the Evolution of the Soul By: Adam Niall For as long as human beings have existed, we have sensed an inner voice—one that warns, guides, and urges us toward something greater. The ancients called it the Daimon (δαίμων), a force of wisdom and personal destiny. This inner presence has been... Continue Reading →
Life is a series of choices, but too often, people drift through it without realizing they have the power to shape their own paths. Many wake up each day on autopilot, reacting to circumstances rather than intentionally designing their lives. To truly live with purpose, fulfillment, and success, one must make a conscious decision to... Continue Reading →
Why Men in Their Late 30s and 40s Feel Like Their Time is Over An Essay By Adam Niall There comes a moment when a man (myself included) looks in the mirror and feels something shift. Maybe it happens at 36 like me, maybe at 42, but eventually, it comes. The fire that once burned... Continue Reading →
By: Adam Niall Alchemy, the ancient pursuit of transmuting base metals into gold, has long served as a metaphor for something far greater than physical transformation. It represents the evolution of the self—the journey of a man refining his raw potential, burning away impurities, and forging himself into the highest version of who he was meant... Continue Reading →
An Essay by Adam Niall Identity is one of, if not the most powerful force that shapes our lives. It gives us purpose, direction, and a sense of belonging. It’s the lens through which we view the world and ourselves. This identity can also be a double-edged sword. When we tie it to external achievements,... Continue Reading →
