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Inner Power Collective
by
Troy Ismir
Letters to Men of Presence
What if the greatest transformation doesn’t come through striving—but through Presence?
Letters to Men of Presence is where I write from the soul—to the soul.
These letters are sacred reflections for men who are no longer willing to settle for half-truths, false strength, or a life lived on autopilot.
They are for men who are awakening to their inner power and ready to embody radical Presence in how they live, love, lead—and yes, even how they play golf.
Some letters speak directly to golfers. Others speak to the man beneath the scorecard. The father, the seeker, the wounded man.
All are written to awaken the deeper truth already alive within you.
This is not just a blog. This is a sacred offering. A living ministry.
A place where transcend our suffering embodying Presence—through honesty, stillness, and spiritual fire.
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Being Myself On and Off the Golf Course: Embracing Authenticity Through Presence Golf
In this reflective Presence Golf article, Troy shares how embracing his introverted nature on the golf course has become a path of Self-acceptance, authenticity, and freedom. He explores the power of honoring who we truly are—without shape-shifting to fit in—and invites you to discover where you may be sacrificing yourself for belonging. This piece guides readers toward deeper Presence, inner power, and authentic living on and off the course.
Troy Ismir
3 days ago2 min read
Writing a Book is Messy (So is Life)
Life and creativity are both messy. In this deeply personal reflection, Troy shares how embracing imperfection—both in writing Presence Golf and in life—has led to deeper authenticity, gratitude, and spiritual awakening.
Troy Ismir
Nov 103 min read
The Pain and Healing of Self-Sabotage
A raw and honest reflection on healing the wounds of self-sabotage rooted in early conditioning. Troy shares his personal journey of transforming childhood enmeshment into spiritual freedom through forgiveness, shadow work, and Presence Golf.
Troy Ismir
Nov 32 min read
Embodying the Explorer: Charting the Inner Terrain
In this week’s reflection, Troy shares how a round of golf became a metaphor for the spiritual journey of the Explorer. What began as confusion on the course turned into an invitation to listen to intuition, embrace curiosity, and explore the inner terrain of the soul. Whether on the golf course or in the flow of daily life, the Explorer archetype calls us to stay open, learn, adapt, and keep evolving.
Troy Ismir
Oct 272 min read
Golf as a Moving Meditation
Exploring how golf and meditation mirror each other as paths to Presence. Both invite us into stillness, silence, and union with the deeper Self.
Troy Ismir
Oct 201 min read
Touching the Flow State
Getting Out of My Own Way It sounds so simple— just get out of my own way. Don’t think. Don’t try. Don’t prove. Just be and allow...
Troy Ismir
Oct 82 min read
The Burden of Doing It Right
Perfectionism can feel like a heavy burden, robbing us of joy, freedom, and presence. In this excerpt from Presence Golf: A Sacred Path to Self-Mastery, I share how the conditioning to always “do it right” shaped my life and my golf game. The way out isn’t about achieving perfection—it’s about returning to the joy of the present moment, free from attachment to outcomes.
Troy Ismir
Sep 223 min read
3 Insights from My 30-Day No Scorecard Golf Challenge
What happens when you stop keeping score for 30 days? For me, it revealed how much ego runs the show, why more practice isn’t always better, and how golf is meant to be fun. Here are three powerful lessons from my 30-day no scorecard golf challenge.
Troy Ismir
Sep 82 min read
Never Stop Showing Up: Lessons from Tommy Fleetwood’s Long Road to Victory
Tommy Fleetwood’s journey to his first PGA Tour win is more than a sports story—it’s a powerful lesson in patience, persistence, and resilience. After years of heartbreak, near misses, and doubt, Fleetwood never stopped showing up. His breakthrough win at the Tour Championship is a reminder that faith and perseverance can transform setbacks into victory, both on the course and in life.
Troy Ismir
Aug 283 min read
The End of Trying: Finding Freedom in Inner Surrender
In this heartfelt story, I share how a double-hit chip shot exposed my lifelong struggle with trying too hard — in golf and in life. Through failure, frustration, and finally surrender, I discovered the freedom that comes from letting go of the little self and trusting the deeper wisdom of the soul. This isn’t just about golf — it’s about life, worthiness, and learning to live with radical freedom.
Troy Ismir
Aug 223 min read
30-Day No Scorecard Golf Challenge: Redefining the Game
What happens when you stop keeping score? For 30 days, I’m ditching the scorecard—on the course and in life—to break free from external validation. This is an invitation for men to play a different game: one defined by Presence, freedom, and authentic power, not numbers.
Troy Ismir
Aug 143 min read
The Test of Inner Surrender—The Practice of Presence Golf
After a tough return to golf, Troy Ismir shares how a few disastrous holes became a sacred invitation to surrender—and how Presence transformed his entire round. This honest reflection reveals why golf is more than a game. It’s a path to Self-realization for those willing to let go and play with an open heart.
Troy Ismir
Aug 73 min read
Welcome to Letters to Men of Presence
This is not just a blog—it’s a sacred space for truth-seeking men and passionate golfers who are ready to stop performing and start awakening. In this welcome letter, Troy Ismir introduces Letters to Men of Presence as a place for raw truth, spiritual guidance, and inner power reclaimed—one breath, one swing, one moment at a time.
Troy Ismir
Aug 41 min read
Playing Golf and Living Life with Radical Freedom as the Rebel
n this bold and soul-stirring post, Troy Ismir shares how embracing the Rebel archetype on the golf course became a sacred practice of inner power and self-mastery. Drawing from Carl Jung’s depth psychology and his own spiritual path, Troy invites you to stop shrinking, stop apologizing, and start living and playing with radical freedom. This is more than golf—it’s a path to awakening.
Troy Ismir
Jul 293 min read
Take the Damn Pressure Off
Why do we put so much pressure on ourselves to perform, perfect, and prove? In this raw and powerful post, Troy Ismir shares how self-imposed pressure robbed him of joy—especially in his golf game—and how the spiritual principle of non-attachment brought deep healing and Presence. This is a call to take the damn pressure off and live from your authentic Self.
Troy Ismir
Jul 233 min read
What's the Point?
What happens when the #1 golfer in the world says his greatest victories don’t satisfy the deepest parts of his heart? In this soul-stirring reflection, Troy Ismir explores the raw question so many men silently carry: What’s the point? Blending wisdom from Scottie Scheffler with personal stories of success, striving, and surrender, this post invites golfers and men alike to awaken their inner power—not through achievement, but through Presence. This is golf as a sacred path.
Troy Ismir
Jul 212 min read
Chipping Through Chaos: The Inner Journey of a Highly Sensitive Golfer
What if your deepest struggle on the course was your greatest gift? A raw look at the chip yips through the lens of a sensitive soul.
Troy Ismir
Apr 144 min read
Playing Golf Just to Play: Embodying the Jester Archetype
Troy reflects on his recent round of golf where he where he embodied the Jester archetype, playing golf for the sheer joy of it.
Troy Ismir
Mar 314 min read
The Soul-Reflection Journal: Turning Every Round into a Path of Self-Discovery
Presence Golf is not about chasing a scorecard—it’s about awakening your inner world through the outer experience of golf.
Troy Ismir
Mar 262 min read
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