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Inner Power Collective
by
Troy Ismir
Letters to Men of Presence
Awakened Reflections
for the Inner Power Path
What Are 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.
Who These Letters Are For?
These letters are sacred reflections for men who refuse to live half-alive—
men who are done with false strength, quiet suffering, and autopilot living.
They are for the man awakening to his inner Power and ready to embody
radical Presence in how he lives, loves, leads—
and yes, even how he plays golf.
Some letters speak directly to golfers.
Others speak to the man beneath the scorecard—
the father, the seeker, the warrior, the wounded boy inside.
All are written to awaken the deeper truth already alive within you.
This is not a blog.
This is a sacred offering.
A living ministry.
A space where men transcend suffering and embody Presence—
through honesty, stillness, and spiritual fire.
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Spiritual Weightlifting on the Golf Course
Over three days at Streamsong Resort, Troy Ismir uses golf as a spiritual dojo—revealing how adrenaline, ego, and external stimulation disrupt Presence, and how calm awareness restores freedom. A real, honest reflection on nervous system regulation, fatherhood, and learning to live from inner stillness rather than control.
Troy Ismir
6 days ago3 min read
The Intimate Game
The word intimacy used to make me shudder. I would let people get close to me—but not too close. Not close enough to really see me. More than once, people have told me I’m hard to get to know. For a long time, I wore that like quiet armor. It kept me safe. It also kept me lonely. As I continue walking this spiritual path, something has become painfully—and beautifully—clear: If I am not intimate with myself, it is impossible to be truly intimate with anyone else. My life is b
Troy Ismir
Dec 29, 20252 min read
Breaking Through the Upper Limit: How a Round of Golf Exposed My Greatest Saboteur
In this powerful reflection, Troy shares how a recent round of golf exposed a deep unconscious pattern — the fear of outshining — and how it sabotaged an otherwise excellent round. Through the lens of Presence Golf, he explores how the Upper Limit Problem limits both golfers and men in their everyday lives. This story invites golfers to break their own self-imposed ceilings and step into their God-given greatness.
Troy Ismir
Dec 15, 20255 min read
Tapas: The Grit Required for Conscious, High-Level Golf
Tapas—the Yogic principle of inner fire and discipline—is essential for golfers committed to conscious, high-level performance. This post explores how grit, awareness, and Presence elevate not just your swing but your entire inner game. Learn to practice in a way that awakens true athletic intuition and deep Self-mastery.
Troy Ismir
Dec 2, 20252 min read
The Grit to Keep Going—Even When It’s Hard
A grounded, soulful reflection on the grit required to stay on the path of Self-mastery—especially when no one else sees your vision. This letter explores Tapas, Presence, and the courage to believe in yourself even when you feel like you’re dancing alone.
Troy Ismir
Dec 1, 20252 min read
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
Nov 17, 20252 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 10, 20253 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 3, 20252 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 27, 20252 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 20, 20251 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 8, 20252 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 22, 20253 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 8, 20252 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 28, 20253 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 22, 20253 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 14, 20253 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 7, 20253 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 4, 20251 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 29, 20253 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 23, 20253 min read
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