Brothers, This weekend I did something that, a few years ago, would’ve quietly filled me with anxiety. I drove 800kms to the middle of nowhere for a 21st in Pongaroa, Tararua District… isolated roads… steep ground… long stretches without much around. Then drove home… and the same day went to UB40 at the Bowl in New Plymouth. Crowds. Noise. Movement. Energy. Old me would’ve been running constant background checks: • What if something goes wrong medically out here? • What if I overheat? • What if I fall? • What if the crowd gets messy? The nervous system on high alert. But this time… there was no fear. I was relaxed. On holiday. Sitting. Even dancing a bit. 🤣😉 And at one point during the concert, I realised — My nervous system was calm. That’s when it hit me. The difference wasn’t the road. Or the crowd. Or the situation. The difference was my state of being. I kept gently bringing myself back to enjoying the moment. Back to trust. Back to “right now, I’m okay.” That might sound a bit out there. But here’s what it really is: It’s awareness. And in those moments of awareness, I’m practicing unconditional respect for myself and my experience — exactly as it is. Not fighting it. Not bracing for disaster. Just being there. And brothers… that’s growth. Not flashy. Not dramatic. But powerful. Reflection for today: Where in your life have you become calmer than you used to be, even if it’s subtle? Sometimes the biggest progress is the nervous system finally feeling safe. Proud of this brotherhood. 👊

Alright… it’s Friday. Time for a quick brotherhood check-in, no deep speeches required today. Be honest… this week were you: A️⃣ Inner Warrior mode, getting things done, showing up B️⃣ “Just survive the week” mode, one step at a time C️⃣ “Where did the week even go?” mode D️⃣ A mix of all of the above (most honest answer 😂) No judgement here, we’ve all lived every option on that list. Because being a spinal warrior isn’t about being strong every moment…it’s about showing up honestly and having a brotherhood where you can say how it really was. 👉 Drop your letter below… or make up your own category if none fit. And if you got even one small win this week, that counts. Big time. Good to walk this road together, brothers 👊

After walking through the Hero’s Journey this week, this is a simple reminder — your power lives in the next small step you choose. Not big. Not perfect. Just honest. Watch the short video… and if you feel called, share one small next step you’re taking this week as your Inner Warrior. 👊 We walk this journey together.

Over the past week we’ve spoken about the Hero’s Journey. And here’s something important to remember…The journey doesn’t end with awareness. It continues with one small next step. Not a giant leap. Not proving anything to anyone. Just one honest move forward, chosen by your Inner Warrior. Your next step might be: • Reaching out instead of isolating • Starting a small daily practice • Moving your body in whatever way you can today • Asking for help or helping someone else • Trying something new • Letting go of something that no longer serves you • Simply choosing a better thought this morning Unlimited potential doesn’t show up in big speeches…it shows up in small, consistent decisions. Question for the Brotherhood:👉 What’s one small next step you can take from where you are, with what you have this week in the direction of your own Hero's journey? Keep it simple. One line is enough. We walk forward together. 👊

The hero returns changed. Not fixed. Not finished. But wiser. Grounded. Capable of standing in life and helping others do the same. The gift you bring back? Perspective. Presence. Proof that life can still be created from possibility, not circumstance. Reflection: What have you gained through this journey, even if you’d never choose it again?