Urgency Without the Rush: Moving Quickly with Presence and Purpose | Men’s Work Podcast

The Circle: The Queer Men's Embodiment Podcast

Urgency doesn’t have to mean rushing. In this episode of The Circle, Eric Bomyea and Timothy Bish explore urgency and embodiment, unpacking how to move quickly with purposeful action instead of reactive rushing.

Drawing from personal stories—airport chaos, bartending mishaps, and even Tim’s professional dance training—they discuss how urgency impacts the nervous system, why it often feeds perfectionism, and how to regulate it through embodiment practices.

You’ll learn:

• The difference between rushing vs. moving with purpose
• How to recognize physical signs of urgency in the body
• Simple mindfulness and nervous system tools to stay grounded under pressure
• How to turn urgency into an embodied spark for action rather than a source of stress

Perfect for anyone navigating busy days, high-pressure moments, or exploring men’s work and embodiment practices to stay present and steady.

Chapter Markers

0:00 – Welcome & Introduction
2:10 – Urgency as a Learned Survival Tool
7:35 – The Difference Between Moving Quickly and Rushing
11:50 – Physical Signs of Rushing vs. Purposeful Movement
17:05 – Ayurvedic & Yogic Perspectives on Natural Pace
22:40 – Airport Stories: Regulating in High-Pressure Moments
30:55 – Internal vs. External Urgency: Creating It from Care & Purpose
38:20 – Fitness, Perfectionism, and Rushing the Body
44:10 – Urgency as a Spiritual Spark (Kirtan & Longing)
50:25 – Embodiment Tools to Work with Urgency
55:40 – Closing Reflections & Takeaways