I've just posted a few reflections from the Parzival experience at Wild Mountain on my Substack. "The transcendent ending was the real deal, the sacred stuff of mystery, rites, and initiation." Still processing it all, weeks later.
i first saw Martin at the Hidden Wine, Minnesota men’s group, event in Minnesota. He was masterful and i had a visceral reaction to his story telling. i agree with you he is the bridge between the older teachers you have identified here and the emerging voices like Yourself. when i saw him i thought “oh this man is like Michael Meade” i would love to see them do something together! Maybe join Michael at the Mendocino event? or something new! I will love to help with any next efforts to bring Martin back to Canada. thanks for another great article
Good stuff this…although now that I think on it I’ve been fortunate not to have to “realign my (own) masculinity” as my mother and her mother saw to it from early own. Still male to be sure, but heyoka too in the best sense of an Irish Lakota. Much more here but perhaps for another time? @martinshaw
This is inspiring me to dig into the books I purchased last summer when I first became aware of Martin Shaw and began to embrace something I've always had a resistance to and ignorance of....Myth. I tended towards fairytales, but really have been grounded in poetry. In some ways I think Myth has felt as foreign to me as men's get togethers. I love watching from the outside. I stand back in wonder, and watch with great reverence. Most of what I watch on Youtube are men's podcasts, and I like listening to men share their ideas, stories and great wisdom. I'm glad you let us see a bit into your Canada trip. I'm feeling called to the wild as I embark on my own new adventures this summer. Thank you Martin and all.
I've just posted a few reflections from the Parzival experience at Wild Mountain on my Substack. "The transcendent ending was the real deal, the sacred stuff of mystery, rites, and initiation." Still processing it all, weeks later.
i first saw Martin at the Hidden Wine, Minnesota men’s group, event in Minnesota. He was masterful and i had a visceral reaction to his story telling. i agree with you he is the bridge between the older teachers you have identified here and the emerging voices like Yourself. when i saw him i thought “oh this man is like Michael Meade” i would love to see them do something together! Maybe join Michael at the Mendocino event? or something new! I will love to help with any next efforts to bring Martin back to Canada. thanks for another great article
When’s he doing an east coast United States tour?!
'Twas a joy and an honor to roam along side you, brother Ian, in this world and the Other. Thank you for everything. See you soon!
Good stuff this…although now that I think on it I’ve been fortunate not to have to “realign my (own) masculinity” as my mother and her mother saw to it from early own. Still male to be sure, but heyoka too in the best sense of an Irish Lakota. Much more here but perhaps for another time? @martinshaw
I had the great pleasure of seeing Martin at the Cowichan Performance Art Center. An unforgettable evening. I laughed until I cried.
This is inspiring me to dig into the books I purchased last summer when I first became aware of Martin Shaw and began to embrace something I've always had a resistance to and ignorance of....Myth. I tended towards fairytales, but really have been grounded in poetry. In some ways I think Myth has felt as foreign to me as men's get togethers. I love watching from the outside. I stand back in wonder, and watch with great reverence. Most of what I watch on Youtube are men's podcasts, and I like listening to men share their ideas, stories and great wisdom. I'm glad you let us see a bit into your Canada trip. I'm feeling called to the wild as I embark on my own new adventures this summer. Thank you Martin and all.