Doug Lynam

A Marine, a monk, and a money manager walk into a bar... actually, they are all the same person. Doug Lynam's career path has been wilder than a roller coaster designed by Salvador Dali on a sugar high—from Marine Officer Candidate School to twenty years as a Benedictine monk, before emerging from monastic life to become a financial advisor, business coach, keynote speaker, and bestselling author.

His two books, "From Monk to Money Manager" and "Taming Your Money Monster: Nine Paths to Money Mastery with the Enneagram," revolutionize how we understand our relationship with money. His popular TEDx talk on finding purpose in wealth has garnered over 400,000 views.

Doug's insights have been featured on CNBC, The New York Times, and major financial publications. He now serves as a financial advisor at Course Management Investment Advisors and has worked with clients from Hollywood superstars to impact-driven organizations. He is a leading voice on the intersection of wealth, meaning, and purpose.

Personal Website: douglynam.com

Business Website: cmiallc.com/

Substack: substack.com/@douglynam
Books:
From Monk to Money Manager: A Former Monk’s Financial Guide to Becoming a Little Bit Wealthy---and Why That’s Okay

Taming Your Money Monster: Nine Paths to Money Mastery with the Enneagram

TEDx Talk (400,000+ views): How Monastic Wisdom Can Improve Your Finances

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Allen Berger, PhD

Allen Berger, is an initiated man via the Illuman Men’s Rites Of Passage. He is also a PhD clinical psychologist and psychotherapist for over 50 years. He is the celebrated author of 12 Essential Insights for Emotional Sobriety and shares his insights with groups all over the world with a warm and insightful manner.

His insights into emotional sobriety can inspire everyone dealing with day to day living not just those with addictions.

emotionalsobriety.info

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Doug Hertler

Douglas Hertler, also known as Doug Lory, is an actor, playwright, retreat leader, and NYC tour guide.  He is a member of SAG-AFTRA and AEA, the two professional actor’s unions in the U.S., and his career has included roles in television, film, and theater.  He is also an actor/educator at Fordham University School of Law where he works with student attorneys in both client interview simulations as well as trial law examinations, exploring the intangible components of interpersonal and group communication.  As a NYC tour guide Doug has connected with tens of thousands of travelers for over 20 years, sharing the exciting, inspiring, and sometimes tragic history of a city which counts the ethnic and religious diversity of the world as its citizenry.  He holds a BA in Speech/Communication/Theater from Monmouth University.  He is a member of the International Thomas Merton Society and the American Teilhard Association.  He lives in Queens, NY with his incredible wife Alex.

mertonandme.com

MERTON AND ME
A LIVING TRINITY

Merton and Me - A Living Trinity is an intimate act of storytelling, a spiritual journey which explores the struggles of youth, the complexities of faith, and the universal search for meaning and identity in an increasingly chaotic and divided world.  Written and performed by Douglas Hertler, aka Doug Lory, and Inspired by his life changing encounter with the writings of Thomas Merton, most notably Merton's classic No Man Is an Island, the audience is challenged to reflect on two of the most humbling and elusive of all questions, “Who am I?, and “What am I supposed to do with my life?”  While Douglas Hertler and Doug Lory struggle to understand the true nature of their respective identities, Thomas Merton appears and reappears, creating a synergy of spirit and psyche that serves as a mirror into the soul.

"When suffering comes to put the question,Who are you?, we must be able to answer distinctly and give our own  name."
~ MERTON

“In 2002, I wandered into a Barnes & Noble in NYC and a man named Thomas Merton reached off the shelf and grabbed hold of me and wouldn't let go.” 
~ Doug

For those of you traveling from lower elevations, it is important for you to be aware of the effects that high altitude can have on your body. As you ascend to a higher elevation, barometric pressure decreases, the air is thinner, and less oxygen is available. Your body’s normal response to these changes is shortness of breath, mild to moderate headache, nausea, loss of appetite, and/or fatigue.

These symptoms usually go away in a day or two. Altitude sickness, though usually minor, can become serious. If you experience symptoms, slow down. If they intensify, speak to one of the designated emergency contacts (listed below). Upon arrival moderate your activity for the first 24 hours. Drink more water than usual and reduce caffeine and salt intake The weather can be exhilarating, but it’s also very dry in New Mexico. You lose more fluid than you realize when you sweat and when you exhale. Allow your body to adjust by taking it easy for the first day or two. It is also very important to maintain your body fluids by drinking 2–3 times more liquid than usual. Juices and water are better for you than caffeinated beverages, which can cause dehydration. Sun is more powerful at higher elevations. Use a protective head covering and a sunblock when outdoors.

Details:

• Mobile phones will be turned in at registration and returned on final day of retreat.

• Unless otherwise stated, all sessions will take place in the Sacred Tent.

• Beverages and light refreshments will be available in the Hospitality Room until 7:00 p.m. daily.

• Key Event Source: The Tears of Things: Prophetic Wisdom for an Age of Outrage by Richard Rohr

If you are interested in serving on the retreat team please contact us. We are meeting by Zoom on Wednesday evenings to participate in this sacred service work and community!