Phil T. Mistlberger is an author, transpersonal therapist, transformational facilitator, and the founder of Arka Brotherhood. Phil has been a guest on the show a few times before when Arka was known as The Samurai Brotherhood.
On this occasion Phil joins me to celebrate the 100th episode by sharing the deeper meaning behind his 14-Point Code Of The Conscious Warrior (which is listed at the bottom of these show notes). This was an insightful and impactful conversation that speaks to many of the issues men are struggling with today.
It is always an honour to sit and talk with my mentor Phil. I have so much respect for his skillful facilitation, his vision in the founding of The Arka Brotherhood and his CRT school, and the way he balances his own King, Warrior, Magician, and Lover. He is a lifetime seeker, always learning and growing, despite already possessing great skill. He is well respected in his community, and is also humble and generous with his students.
It is fitting that this episode with Phil is number 100. His work has had a tremendous impact on my growth, so I celebrate the 100th episode with him and The Arka Brotherhood.
Here are some of the topics we cover on this episode:
- 14-point Code of the Conscious Warrior.
- Code 1 – The importance of making your word good and maintaining integrity.
- The challenge of maintaining honesty and the benefits it brings to personal transformation.
- Code 2 – “Know Thyself,” and its crucial role in personal growth.
- The power of the examined life and self-awareness in men’s work.
- Men’s tendency to avoid looking inward and focus excessively on the external world.
- The role of men’s groups in providing a space for reflection and growth.
- Code 8 – Understanding the balance between passion and compassion in life.
- Code 4 – The journey of finding the Holy Grail: a man’s true calling and higher purpose.
- The impact of modern technology on attention spans.
- Code 6 – The concept of gathering courage and consistently moving forward in life.
- The potential pitfalls of becoming isolated as a leader.
- Exploring the need for silence, space, and the gap between thoughts.
- Code 7 – How holding space for others is a valuable practice.
- The nature of leadership in Arka.
- Men’s work as a method for overcoming isolation and cultivating support.
- Code 14 – The importance of family connections.
- Personal stories from Phil’s journey.
- Why modern men might want to join Arka
- Pain and suffering as catalysts for change and growth.
- Appreciation and gratitude from Ben, Phil, and Matt for the community built around Arka and the rising tide of men’s work.
Links from this episode:
The Denver Warrior Weekend with Phil T. Mistlberger and Ben Goresky
The 14-Point Code of the Conscious Warrior
- 1. Make your word good
- 2. Know thyself
- 3. Train your body
- 4. Find the holy grail, your true calling
- 5. Do not fight down
- 6. Gather courage and move forward
- 7. Hold space
- 8. Be passionate and compassionate
- 9. Learn, study, train
- 10. Serve a noble cause greater than yourself
- 11. Penetrate life with your solar energy
- 12. Be in integrity
- 13. Stay in relationship
- 14. Be a responsible son, parent, grandparent, brother, uncle, husband, boyfriend, grandson, cousin, brother-in-law
For an expanded view of the code, go to Arkabrotherhood.com/the-code
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