The Observatory | Discovery of Consciousness & Awareness

Exploring “Sometimes a Wild God” by Tom Hirons | A Deep Dive Into the Poem’s Meaning and Impact


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In this episode of The Observatory, Scott and LaRae Wright illuminate Tom Hirons's poem "Sometimes A Wild God," tracing Scott's initial encounter with the work and its lasting impact. They talk about the concept of life experiences as teachers, with Scott sharing personal insights on how holding onto shame and guilt can amplify negative emotions. LaRae opens up about her emotional landscape, providing a personal context for their discussion. As they read through the powerful verses of "Sometimes A Wild God," Scott and LaRae unpack the universal theme of inner wildness and our struggles confronting our battles. They explore the importance of dissipating negative energies and embracing the subtle aspects of our nature that often go unnoticed. 

Timestamps


[02:20] Where Scott first encountered the poem
[04:15] Seeing experiences in our lives as teachers
[06:52] LaRae’s emotional landscape
[11:11] The poem: Sometimes A Wild God by Tom Hirons
[19:40] The wild that is in all of us
[22:46] Wrestling our battles
[26:26] Dissipating negative things in our negative space
[28:30] Subtleties we need to step closer into
[32:40] Final remarks on the poem

Notable Quotes
  • “Sometimes the things that we hold in a place of shame, guilt or darkness, it multiplies and gets bigger.” - Scott Wright [05:51]
  • “It’s one of those poems that just continues to unfold and unfold and meet you where you are.” - Scott Wright [18:59]
  • “The natural man is an enemy to God.” - Scott Wright [20:36]
  • “Wherever our attention goes or what we give energy to, grows.” - LaRae Wright [24:06]
  • “Anything that we hold in darkness brings darkness to us.” - Scott Wright [26:34]
  • “When we allow the energy of holding something in a negative space to dissipate, it kind of loses its hold over you.” - Scott Wright [28:17]

Relevant links:


Poem: Sometimes A Wild God by Tom Hirons https://tomhirons.com/poetry/sometimes-a-wild-god
Feral Angels Press: Sometimes A Wild God by Tom Hirons https://feralangels.com/books/sometimes-a-wild-god

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