JAWBONE with Martin Shaw DISORDER IS NOT INITIATION | Moving From the Little “I” to the Big “We”
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Apr 25, 2025 Explore the enchanting relationship between poetry and nature as solitude becomes a muse for creativity. Dive into the chaos of modern life and discover how structure can guide personal transformation. Reflecting on the importance of limits, the discussion spans from individual insights to collective experiences, drawing on ancient wisdom. Engage with the timeless power of fairy tales as they illuminate profound truths and connect cultures. This journey blends personal narratives with universal themes, celebrating the beauty of artistic expression.
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John Clare's Poetic Legacy
- John Clare was a 19th century farm laborer and poet with mental health challenges who wrote powerful, original poetry about the English landscape.
- Despite being seen as mad or odd in his village, his poems compressed the fluidity of his world into art that lasts.
Disorder Is Not Initiation
- Disorder can be mistaken for spiritual initiation, but without true ritual, it may just feed brokenness.
- True transformation from chaos requires form to avoid destructive cycles of pain and addiction.
Learn Poems By Heart
- Learn and recite poems by heart to anchor your creativity and feelings.
- Taking form seriously helps transform chaotic inner life into composed art and deeper self-understanding.