The Lizard in the Fire: Story by Michael Meade (1988)

Michael Meade tells the African story "The Lizard in the Fire" from the Housa people. Through indelible ritual images the story explores the archetypal dilemma of loyalty to parents vs. loyalty to one's spouse. Followed by a deep and thought-provoking discussion of how the story can help reveal a man's life.
This is an exclusive recording of the 1988 Minnesota Men’s Conference. Register and attend the next Conference by visiting www.minnesotamensconference.com
Founded by Robert Bly in 1984, the Minnesota Men’s Conference celebrates the telling of old stories, the gifts of poetry and music, and opening our hearts to grief, wildness, and joy. We all have a yearning for lives of richness and meaning; this five-day conference is a unique opportunity to enrich ourselves in a community of other men.

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I thoroughly enjoy the sharing of these videos!! Thanks.
I wonder why all of the discussions go off into the external rather than the dance on the various traits of our own Psyches? Say, what is the mother inside of us that needs to die by having the maiden in us dive into the fire within us to save the lizard within us?

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Glad to hear the intervention at minute 29