Robert Bly Poetry Reading: The Untempered Soul (2007) Music by Glen Helgeson and Marcus Wise

Enjoy an evening of soul-stirring poetry and music as Robert reads some of his best poems, backed by the lush resophonic guitar of Glen Helgeson and the masterful tabla drums of Marcus Wise. This is an exclusive recording of the 2007 Minnesota Men’s Conference. You can register and attend the 30th Annual Conference in Ely, Minnesota by visiting www.minnesotamensconference.com

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  • @glenhelgeson2285
    @glenhelgeson22856 жыл бұрын

    I'm proud of this recording. I was lucky to be on stage with Robert Bly and Marcus Wise. Robert's poetry channeled through my guitar. It was totally on the spot and improvised.

  • @astheskylarksings

    @astheskylarksings

    4 жыл бұрын

    sounds like Kings of Convenience

  • @nathanfrazermusic

    @nathanfrazermusic

    2 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic!

  • @jamaafulani5712
    @jamaafulani57126 жыл бұрын

    This man's work is on course to changing my whole life.

  • @amrendrapandey8952
    @amrendrapandey89529 жыл бұрын

    Wonderful. Insightful and amusing.

  • @zachlewis6168
    @zachlewis61689 ай бұрын

    Life changing. I’ve listened to this once or twice every month since 2016. Sooooo soulful.

  • @KneedleKnees
    @KneedleKnees7 жыл бұрын

    good god, hearing Stealing Sugar in this context made me weep at the "die soon" stanza

  • @The-Aion

    @The-Aion

    4 жыл бұрын

    I felt that too. I was telling my wife about it and I was in tears just telling her. Tears of joy and indescribable emotion.

  • @raykaelin
    @raykaelin8 жыл бұрын

    o lord that is incredible..

  • @arastoomii4305
    @arastoomii43059 жыл бұрын

    this is truly amazing ...

  • @karencontestabile6064
    @karencontestabile60646 жыл бұрын

    Love The Bard!

  • @northpriestjudha1764
    @northpriestjudha17644 ай бұрын

    I'll keep listening

  • @user-sj3lf1uw9j
    @user-sj3lf1uw9j7 жыл бұрын

    Maestro!

  • @PsicoEducaciOnline
    @PsicoEducaciOnline4 жыл бұрын

    Excellent, i lenjoy heard it

  • @Knardsh
    @Knardsh5 жыл бұрын

    Medicine of the deepest kind

  • @Solastro
    @Solastro9 жыл бұрын

    Yes, tempering is the process of strengthening steel.. Robert was also born under the sign of Capricorn, the Seagoat.. ruled by the planet Saturn, the archetypal of Wisdom, or the proces of the gaining wisdom, which is what life it all about.. And also Pluto, or Hades, is the Lord of the Underworld.. All this reminds me of the meaning of the planet Pluto.. And here are some notes from astrologer Steven Forrest's book 'The Inner Sky'.. the god Hades, was also preceded by the ancient goddess Necessity, to whom all the other gods must bow.. And so the getting of wisdom, ie. Saturn/Capricorn, is recognising this deeper reality.. although astrologically speaking, we are living in this New Age, with the awareness of the 'Outer planets' Uranus, Neptune, & Pluto.. The Old Order stopped at the planet Saturn, as far as the majority understood life to be, except for the mystic poets or the alchemists etc.. Uranus The Gift: The ability to distinguish our true individuality from the desires & fantasies about us held by our family, friends, & close associates. The Challenge: Can you stand up to the pressures of conformity, asserting your right to be yourself in the face of censure & rejection - & in the face of whatever Social conventions you may have unwittingly internalised? Key Questions: In what area of my life must I learn to function without Social approval? Where must I learn to break the rules & follow my own path? Where will I consistently receive the most misleading advice? Which authorities am I destined to offend? Neptune The Gift: The ability to experience serenity, inspiration, & transcendence in the face of life’s drama’s; the ability to receive a Vision. The Challenge: Can you intentionally enter an altered state of Consciousness, opening your awareness to what we might call God or your deeper Self ? Key Questions: Where must I learn to de-emphasise logic & function intuitively? Where is narrow Self-interest most inappropriate & destructive to me? Where am I most vulnerable to mistaking wishes & fears for reality? Pluto The Gift: The ability to heal one’s Soul, recovering the energy needed to find an altruistic mission in life, thereby filling one’s Consciousness with a sense of ultimate purpose. The Challenge: Can you face your deepest wounds & fears? Can you recognise some inner vision or gift that life has given you, & do you have the courage humbly to submit yourself to the task of exploring it? Key Questions: Where can I find enduring significance in my life? Where in myself might I find wisdom for which there is a great need in the world around me? Where must I guard against dogmatic, unscrupulous, or tyrannical behaviour?

  • @kieranryan6148
    @kieranryan61484 жыл бұрын

    @28.01: Robert, there’s not a single humiliation we could have done without... comforting words from now on, spoken in retrospect.. i like it 🍜

  • @chrispecora6223
    @chrispecora6223 Жыл бұрын

    Woot here we go tonight😘🌹

  • @Watercolordragon
    @Watercolordragon Жыл бұрын

    The end was epic! I need it to die before i die! With joy

  • @chrispecora6223
    @chrispecora6223 Жыл бұрын

    Not any more brother it's spring of spring coming we all see but so far no matter how far we walk it's time America stops walking in the desert and holding Moses arms was such a burn. You and Cole I can't say and I hope you see I am you 🌹😘

  • @Hermetic_
    @Hermetic_4 ай бұрын

    30:52 that cut deep

  • @Beatboxerskills
    @Beatboxerskills5 жыл бұрын

    11:25

  • @chrispecora6223
    @chrispecora6223 Жыл бұрын

    It's time to dance my arms are numb🤫💪🤭😍🌕💧🌊🧿🌹😘

  • @Beatboxerskills
    @Beatboxerskills5 жыл бұрын

    3:44

  • @Beatboxerskills

    @Beatboxerskills

    5 жыл бұрын

    17:27 - 17:37

  • @drewlarson65
    @drewlarson655 жыл бұрын

    the audio doesnt do this justice