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My life changed last April in Bandera, Texas … at CONFLUENCE @confluence_tx

Upon arrival, Sovereignty Ranch instantly felt like fertile ground for new growth

With each conversation, my sense of Friendship expanded like never before

At the foot of every stage, I sat in awed curiosity, having my cup filled with wisdom, encouragement, and a surge of boundless energy

Basking in the sun (and even the rain), I danced and sang and laughed and listened and learned and shared

All with an open Heart - mirrored by everyone around me

This year, a new mission begins — circulating the movement practices that have vaulted my Self-Awareness to new heights with any & all comers

I call upon YOU …

To lean in … trust your gut … seek solutions in community

This is where we gather, to charge up, and then flow forth in our limitless directions

🗓️ April 23 - 27
📍Bandera, TX | Sovereignty Ranch
⭐️ New knowledge, friends, paradigms & adventures await!

@thewayfwrd is for seekers & finders

DM with your queries & personal questions, and when you’re ready:

Use code TOMFOOLERY10 for a 10% discount on tickets at confluenceevent.com

CONFLUENCE (2026)

A powerful gathering of Waters
A swirling of energies, seen and unseen
For all Earth’s Sons and Daughters
Flowing as a single stream

Ecstatic songs shouted to the skies
Dynamic dances moved by Grace
Clear gazes into a stranger’s eyes
A seamless smile on every shining face

What a perfect setting we shared
To learn and laugh and pray
As our bonfires of brilliance flared
We brightened the Night and charged the Day

God’s presence ever-known
We assembled for a reason:
to reap all that’s been sewn
And celebrate this new Season

I may have lost my voice
but I gained an inner sound
Hearing Freedom in every choice
With my bare feet on fertile ground

When we immerse ourselves in Love
No broken chain are We
As is below and so above
We see that which we choose to see

Living fully from the Heart,
We remember who We are
No longer left apart
From the seed of our own Star

All our rivers ran together
with no thought for beginnings or ends
Though we sail home through stormy weather,
I know I’ll see you next year, my friends!

CONFLUENCE (2026)

A powerful gathering of Waters
A swirling of energies, seen and unseen
For all Earth’s Sons and Daughters
Flowing as a single stream

Ecstatic songs shouted to the skies
Dynamic dances moved by Grace
Clear gazes into a stranger’s eyes
A seamless smile on every shining face

What a perfect setting we shared
To learn and laugh and pray
As our bonfires of brilliance flared
We brightened the Night and charged the Day

God’s presence ever-known
We assembled for a reason:
to reap all that’s been sewn
And celebrate this new Season

I may have lost my voice
but I gained an inner sound
Hearing Freedom in every choice
With my bare feet on fertile ground

When we immerse ourselves in Love
No broken chain are We
As is below and so above
We see that which we choose to see

Living fully from the Heart,
We remember who We are
No longer left apart
From the seed of our own Star

All our rivers ran together
with no thought for beginnings or ends
Though we sail home through stormy weather,
I know I’ll see you next year, my friends!

CONFLUENCE (2026)

A powerful gathering of Waters
A swirling of energies, seen and unseen
For all Earth’s Sons and Daughters
Flowing as a single stream

Ecstatic songs shouted to the skies
Dynamic dances moved by Grace
Clear gazes into a stranger’s eyes
A seamless smile on every shining face

What a perfect setting we shared
To learn and laugh and pray
As our bonfires of brilliance flared
We brightened the Night and charged the Day

God’s presence ever-known
We assembled for a reason:
to reap all that’s been sewn
And celebrate this new Season

I may have lost my voice
but I gained an inner sound
Hearing Freedom in every choice
With my bare feet on fertile ground

When we immerse ourselves in Love
No broken chain are We
As is below and so above
We see that which we choose to see

Living fully from the Heart,
We remember who We are
No longer left apart
From the seed of our own Star

All our rivers ran together
with no thought for beginnings or ends
Though we sail home through stormy weather,
I know I’ll see you next year, my friends!

CONFLUENCE (2026)

A powerful gathering of Waters
A swirling of energies, seen and unseen
For all Earth’s Sons and Daughters
Flowing as a single stream

Ecstatic songs shouted to the skies
Dynamic dances moved by Grace
Clear gazes into a stranger’s eyes
A seamless smile on every shining face

What a perfect setting we shared
To learn and laugh and pray
As our bonfires of brilliance flared
We brightened the Night and charged the Day

God’s presence ever-known
We assembled for a reason:
to reap all that’s been sewn
And celebrate this new Season

I may have lost my voice
but I gained an inner sound
Hearing Freedom in every choice
With my bare feet on fertile ground

When we immerse ourselves in Love
No broken chain are We
As is below and so above
We see that which we choose to see

Living fully from the Heart,
We remember who We are
No longer left apart
From the seed of our own Star

All our rivers ran together
with no thought for beginnings or ends
Though we sail home through stormy weather,
I know I’ll see you next year, my friends!

CONFLUENCE (2026)

A powerful gathering of Waters
A swirling of energies, seen and unseen
For all Earth’s Sons and Daughters
Flowing as a single stream

Ecstatic songs shouted to the skies
Dynamic dances moved by Grace
Clear gazes into a stranger’s eyes
A seamless smile on every shining face

What a perfect setting we shared
To learn and laugh and pray
As our bonfires of brilliance flared
We brightened the Night and charged the Day

God’s presence ever-known
We assembled for a reason:
to reap all that’s been sewn
And celebrate this new Season

I may have lost my voice
but I gained an inner sound
Hearing Freedom in every choice
With my bare feet on fertile ground

When we immerse ourselves in Love
No broken chain are We
As is below and so above
We see that which we choose to see

Living fully from the Heart,
We remember who We are
No longer left apart
From the seed of our own Star

All our rivers ran together
with no thought for beginnings or ends
Though we sail home through stormy weather,
I know I’ll see you next year, my friends!

CONFLUENCE (2026)

A powerful gathering of Waters
A swirling of energies, seen and unseen
For all Earth’s Sons and Daughters
Flowing as a single stream

Ecstatic songs shouted to the skies
Dynamic dances moved by Grace
Clear gazes into a stranger’s eyes
A seamless smile on every shining face

What a perfect setting we shared
To learn and laugh and pray
As our bonfires of brilliance flared
We brightened the Night and charged the Day

God’s presence ever-known
We assembled for a reason:
to reap all that’s been sewn
And celebrate this new Season

I may have lost my voice
but I gained an inner sound
Hearing Freedom in every choice
With my bare feet on fertile ground

When we immerse ourselves in Love
No broken chain are We
As is below and so above
We see that which we choose to see

Living fully from the Heart,
We remember who We are
No longer left apart
From the seed of our own Star

All our rivers ran together
with no thought for beginnings or ends
Though we sail home through stormy weather,
I know I’ll see you next year, my friends!

CONFLUENCE (2026)

A powerful gathering of Waters
A swirling of energies, seen and unseen
For all Earth’s Sons and Daughters
Flowing as a single stream

Ecstatic songs shouted to the skies
Dynamic dances moved by Grace
Clear gazes into a stranger’s eyes
A seamless smile on every shining face

What a perfect setting we shared
To learn and laugh and pray
As our bonfires of brilliance flared
We brightened the Night and charged the Day

God’s presence ever-known
We assembled for a reason:
to reap all that’s been sewn
And celebrate this new Season

I may have lost my voice
but I gained an inner sound
Hearing Freedom in every choice
With my bare feet on fertile ground

When we immerse ourselves in Love
No broken chain are We
As is below and so above
We see that which we choose to see

Living fully from the Heart,
We remember who We are
No longer left apart
From the seed of our own Star

All our rivers ran together
with no thought for beginnings or ends
Though we sail home through stormy weather,
I know I’ll see you next year, my friends!

CONFLUENCE (2026)

A powerful gathering of Waters
A swirling of energies, seen and unseen
For all Earth’s Sons and Daughters
Flowing as a single stream

Ecstatic songs shouted to the skies
Dynamic dances moved by Grace
Clear gazes into a stranger’s eyes
A seamless smile on every shining face

What a perfect setting we shared
To learn and laugh and pray
As our bonfires of brilliance flared
We brightened the Night and charged the Day

God’s presence ever-known
We assembled for a reason:
to reap all that’s been sewn
And celebrate this new Season

I may have lost my voice
but I gained an inner sound
Hearing Freedom in every choice
With my bare feet on fertile ground

When we immerse ourselves in Love
No broken chain are We
As is below and so above
We see that which we choose to see

Living fully from the Heart,
We remember who We are
No longer left apart
From the seed of our own Star

All our rivers ran together
with no thought for beginnings or ends
Though we sail home through stormy weather,
I know I’ll see you next year, my friends!

CONFLUENCE (2026)

A powerful gathering of Waters
A swirling of energies, seen and unseen
For all Earth’s Sons and Daughters
Flowing as a single stream

Ecstatic songs shouted to the skies
Dynamic dances moved by Grace
Clear gazes into a stranger’s eyes
A seamless smile on every shining face

What a perfect setting we shared
To learn and laugh and pray
As our bonfires of brilliance flared
We brightened the Night and charged the Day

God’s presence ever-known
We assembled for a reason:
to reap all that’s been sewn
And celebrate this new Season

I may have lost my voice
but I gained an inner sound
Hearing Freedom in every choice
With my bare feet on fertile ground

When we immerse ourselves in Love
No broken chain are We
As is below and so above
We see that which we choose to see

Living fully from the Heart,
We remember who We are
No longer left apart
From the seed of our own Star

All our rivers ran together
with no thought for beginnings or ends
Though we sail home through stormy weather,
I know I’ll see you next year, my friends!

Every time I ruffle my one pillow, I smile 😁

Seriously though … I think there’s some excellent insight to this thought-provoking claim

I’ve encountered some mind-shifting perspectives on the issues that come from supreme comfort

Soft beds
Fluffy cushions and pillows
Decadent couches
Supple chairs

The argument is that the more softness we rely on, the less our skeleton is involved in correcting posture > then the muscles are working even harder, despite the illusion of “relaxation”

This isn’t to say that we can never be cozy or enjoy the envelopment of a bean bag chair …

I’m not a monk for God’s sake!

But this multiple-pillow-question reveals the habit of relying on excessive comforts to mask inefficiencies in posture, mobility, movement and restoration

Check-in with your self & see if you can embrace a little more (perceived) discomfort in favor of a more resilient body structure

And then you’ll be ready to sleep on the floor 😴🤣

Enjoy this reflection ☀️🌊🐝

The world is for the living.
Who are they?

We dared the dark to reach the white and warm.
She was the wind when the wind was in my way.
Alive at noon, I perished in her form.

Who rise from the flesh to spirit know the fall:
The word outleaps the world and light is all.
T. Roethke

Happy Sun Day

Liev Dalton has long populated my instagram feed with his brilliant and emphatic presentation of the Terrain Paradigm of Health.

Strolling in the snow-covered woods of Canada, he often reflects on just how uneccesarily complex the health space has become, and how to choose simplicity as its antidote.

In this episode, we explore the profound principles of natural law, the power of simplicity in health, and the importance of getting out of our own way on the healing journey.

Liev shares personal stories and practical wisdom for living in harmony with nature and ourselves.

And - plenty of tennis talk, too!

Thank you, brother @beyond.terrain — fun & fascinating getting to riff with you

*DM me for the link*

We hold the space

You bring the material of Your Self to fill it

Most of what we’re told as “current events” are stories that have already been shaped, curated, and spun long before they hit our screens.

In this episode, I reflect on the behind-the-scenes manipulation of media, news, and social engineering, revealing how storytelling often outweighs truth—and how that impacts your understanding of reality.

When you realize much of what is presented as “the world” is filtered through layers of narrative, you gain the power to see beyond the smoke and mirrors.

In this podcast, you’ll discover:
• “We do not see the world we see, we see the world we can describe” shapes our collective perception—and what it means for your awareness
• Why labels like “fake,” “theater,” or “distraction” are just layers in a grand illusion and how to recognize the puppet masters pulling the strings
• The deeper significance of understanding the difference between what is real and what is designed to manipulate
• Practical insights into shifting your language from absolutes to specifics—empowering you to craft your own narrative with clarity and confidence

Thank you for listening to Home Court Health with Tom Foolery!

BIO-HARMONIZING > BIO-HACKING

A hack in tennis is someone who can’t really play
Hacking in tech is criminal
You can hack at something when you’re trying to cut it

Does any of this sound like health?

I get it - We like tricks and tactics that we think will aid us in our efforts to rise above our unnatural environs

But why lean on technology + stress to access our natural state of ease ?

When we could … HARMONIZE

That means:
☀️ Circadian awareness
🔋 Balanced movement
🍉 Hydration
🌳 Grounding

It really is Simple - yet not always easy

The less we depend on for “wellness” outside of us, the more we develop resilience & vitality because we relate to their origins:

Our Inner Terrain

Do one thing today to remove an obstacle from your path … and prepare to soar!

Yours truly,
Tom Foolery

Highlights from EP 106 - Movies for the Modern Man

In this episode, I’m exploring the themes of masculinity and male initiation through the lens of classic films... 
It dawned on me recently that we are suffering from a lack of quality movies that portray stories we can all relate to from a meaning-standpoint, not necessarily plot.

Men in particular are given nothing but egomaniacal or weak or violent displays of “masculinity” that reflect to them in an inordinate exemplar of acting as a Man.

For that reason, my thirst for better story-telling led me to a string of excellent films... 

Tune in to learn what they are & what meaning they encode

REMEMBER: Support what you love or it goes away ... 

Thank you for listening to Home Court Health with Tom Foolery!

Good day to flow when everything is frozen outside!

This time of year, I’m thinking about how I can get my body right for Summer:

Long days in the heat on my feet
Tennis battles at high noon
Energy demands soaring
Activity-maxxxing all day !!

So … right now, I choose to flow, to channel energy into practices like:
Skill development
Body awareness
Dynamic balance
Fascia gliding
Relaxation techniques

Having tools like @tidaltanktraining + @weckmethod Rope Flow make me feel like a kid at Christmas every time I step into this sacred space, curious and excited to explore new potentials

I challenge you to slow down … test your balance … find your edge … stay there til you can move freer, better … then move on gracefully

We’re invited to shed our skins at this time so we can be lighter than before as we emerge into a new era …

This is #holistichealth combined with #theinnergame

Choose life, all ways

From the Best in Me to the Best in You,
Coach Tom

From hip-hop hypnosis to surfing waves, follow us on a journey of transformation and truth...

There is no doubt that sport and music have come to be the major pillars that uphold what semblance of Culture is left in America. I was grateful to Al for his candid and unique criticisms of these bastions of distractions...
It’s been a tremendous treat to tap into all that Alfonso has been willing to share, the capstone of which is his book The Sharter: A Comedic Journey through Hip-Hop Hypnosis. A hilariously insightful commentary on how much of our generation was ensnared by rap culture, I had to take a long, laughable look at my SELF in order to fully appreciate what Al was putting down... when it landed, it landed with an emphatic THUD!

Alfonso shares his transition from being influenced by hip-hop to finding solace in surfing, while I continue to reflect on the cultural shifts and personal realizations that have shaped my own worldview.

Thank you for listening to Home Court Health with Tom Foolery!

*RESISTANCE

It’s a powerful element in our Lives

It will demand payment in the form of Wisdom, and little else

Because we cannot reach greater heights of Self without a steep incline, where we sweat and stumble sometimes toward a Peak we’ve only dreamt of

Any chance we get to meet Resistance is a customized course in Self Awareness

They do not teach this subject in School

So lean into this Portal of Potential

You have all you need to do it Differently this time

*RESISTANCE

It’s a powerful element in our Lives

It will demand payment in the form of Wisdom, and little else

Because we cannot reach greater heights of Self without a steep incline, where we sweat and stumble sometimes toward a Peak we’ve only dreamt of

Any chance we get to meet Resistance is a customized course in Self Awareness

They do not teach this subject in School

So lean into this Portal of Potential

You have all you need to do it Differently this time

*RESISTANCE

It’s a powerful element in our Lives

It will demand payment in the form of Wisdom, and little else

Because we cannot reach greater heights of Self without a steep incline, where we sweat and stumble sometimes toward a Peak we’ve only dreamt of

Any chance we get to meet Resistance is a customized course in Self Awareness

They do not teach this subject in School

So lean into this Portal of Potential

You have all you need to do it Differently this time

*RESISTANCE

It’s a powerful element in our Lives

It will demand payment in the form of Wisdom, and little else

Because we cannot reach greater heights of Self without a steep incline, where we sweat and stumble sometimes toward a Peak we’ve only dreamt of

Any chance we get to meet Resistance is a customized course in Self Awareness

They do not teach this subject in School

So lean into this Portal of Potential

You have all you need to do it Differently this time

*RESISTANCE

It’s a powerful element in our Lives

It will demand payment in the form of Wisdom, and little else

Because we cannot reach greater heights of Self without a steep incline, where we sweat and stumble sometimes toward a Peak we’ve only dreamt of

Any chance we get to meet Resistance is a customized course in Self Awareness

They do not teach this subject in School

So lean into this Portal of Potential

You have all you need to do it Differently this time