E20 | Seth Hughes | You Are From Here: Weaving Stories of Wild Belonging
“I can create and weave stories around Belonging because I know the theme of ‘lacking Belonging.’”
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This episode is threaded with the theme of Belonging and its profound influence on Seth's life. He shares some of his journey of re-discovering his connection to the land, a revelation that underscores the painful depth of modern disconnection and diplacement. Seth explores how his experience of lacking Belonging fuels his storytelling and resonates with a broad audience, offering his online space as a breath of fresh air for those seeking reprieve from societal ‘norms’.
Seth’s reflections touch on rewriting personal narratives, the tension between individual integrity and community responsibility, and the necessity of cultivating love and stewardship for the wildness of Earth. His evolving relationship with both his human mother and our Earth Mother mirrors his deepening path of initiation, grief, and grounded authenticity. This conversation also challenges listeners to reconsider "men's work," the importance of slowing down, rooting into one’s immediate environment, and embracing vulnerability as an integral part of creativity and connection.
Seth concludes with a powerful invitation for listeners: to approach life’s essential questions with a sense of curiosity, to release control, and to embrace the joy that underlies all of Life.
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Thematic Show Notes
Belonging & Disconnection from Land:
Seth reflects on the theme of Belonging and how it fuels his storytelling.
“It felt like a revelation to find out that I was of the land. The fact that even needed to be a revelation speaks to the degrees of separation.”
Resonating with an Audience:
Seth explains how sharing his experience of Belonging online allows others to “come up to breathe.”
His channel provides a compassionate space for people to challenge societal norms and feel less alone in navigating environments that don't meet their needs.
Rewriting Narratives & Integrity:
Seth speaks about rewriting inner narratives, especially around responsibility and integrity.
“My threshold for integrity has changed.”
We discuss the dynamic nature of integrity, grief’s role in expanding capacity for paradox, and holding space for these evolving concepts.
Grief & Love in the Wild:
Seth recounts his experience in a traditional skills course, entering with grief and anger but emerging with love for the wildness of Earth.
He emphasizes his mission to be a steward of local ecology, noting the importance of developing intuition through time spent on the land.
Reconnecting with Place & Slow Living:
Seth critiques the disconnection/displacement in modern “men’s groups” and emphasizes the importance of grounding work in one’s immediate environment.
“The work is always where I am . . . my journey is to reindigenize and become a keystone species in my environment.”
Tending Relationships:
Seth shares insights on deepening his relationship with his mother, noting the lack of models for this as an adult man.
He reflects on initiation, his craving for initiation, and how the Earth and his father’s spirit now guide him through initiatory experiences.
Wild Foraging & Trust in the Land:
Seth speaks about trusting the wildness of nature, from foraging to grieving in the elements.
“I can go out and meet a storm. I can go out and eat food from the land. I can be held there. I can grieve in that place.”
Men’s Work & Brotherhood:
Seth reflects on reconnecting with men in meaningful ways, reshaping his judgments, and exploring what masculinity looks like today.
He advocates for bringing the lessons of brotherhood back home, grounding them in real relationships and communities.
Creativity, Vulnerability, & Authenticity:
Seth describes the evolving nature of vulnerability and authenticity in his creative process.
“I can’t grab onto authenticity because the moment I realize I’ve got it, it’s gone.”
Final Invitation to Listeners:
Seth poses an invitation to explore essential questions in life, leading to greater enjoyment of the present moment.
“What happens when you let go rather than grab?”