This is poignant and well done. Thank you because this reflects what I believe should be the natural state of men everywhere. Being hard, going hard, doing hard translates into a hard life and a harder death, IMHO. Besides, living life according to stereotypical social norms is just joyless.
This man! What a beautiful soul! I too am getting overwhelmed with great Substacker subscriptions, but I am making room at the top for this master of love ethics :)
It does my heart a world of good to witness a man aspire to softness and vibrate with love...'the greatest power in the Universe', even as others would have us believe that might is right. We need peacemakers, poets, and the pure-hearted, to lead us forward now.
Beautiful interview, thank you both. To die a soft, tender-hearted person that our ancestors would be proud of sounds like something we should all be setting our compass towards ❤🙏
My heart feels a little softer, fuller, and more open after reading this beautiful interview. That and there’s a battle raging within me - “Omg, I MUST subscribe to his Substack!” “OMG, stop subscribing to more Substacks! Your inbox is crammed so full that you’re avoiding it altogether!”
That sounds just like me! I followed you, read one of your posts, and my finger keeps twitching back over that subscribe button. Pretty sure it's going to win out.
what a gorgeous interview, it leaves me feeling warm and full. and inspired by the tenderness of the friendship (wanting to lay eyes on you) and idea of dying tender-hearted, with ancestors proud. lots of tenderness and love flowing through this interview. thank you!
Oh my gosh, this made me laugh out loud! Firstly, thank goodness for sweets!! In particular, chocolate!! And yes to laughter in this cruel world. It helps!!
You always say the things that remind me of the way I aspire to be. There's being that person in theory and there's committing to living it every day. You are doing the work, Robert!
My sincerest desire for my life is that I die a soft, tender-hearted man that my ancestors would be proud of. That’s it. That’s the goal. ( This...so wonderful ! )
I greatly enjoyed this interview. I think this is the first person you've interviewed that has made me think, "I'd really like to spend some time with him."
This is poignant and well done. Thank you because this reflects what I believe should be the natural state of men everywhere. Being hard, going hard, doing hard translates into a hard life and a harder death, IMHO. Besides, living life according to stereotypical social norms is just joyless.
You. A gentleman and a scholar.
Yes, to all of this, Jabari! So happy you enjoyed the interview!
This man! What a beautiful soul! I too am getting overwhelmed with great Substacker subscriptions, but I am making room at the top for this master of love ethics :)
Ooooh, that's beautiful, Lorian! Glad you enjoyed the interview!
wow thank you
It does my heart a world of good to witness a man aspire to softness and vibrate with love...'the greatest power in the Universe', even as others would have us believe that might is right. We need peacemakers, poets, and the pure-hearted, to lead us forward now.
I so so so so sooooo agree with this!
"To die a soft, tender-hearted man that my ancestors would be proud of" sounds like a great goal. We need softness in this world!
🥹 thank you
So true!! ❤️
Beautiful interview, thank you both. To die a soft, tender-hearted person that our ancestors would be proud of sounds like something we should all be setting our compass towards ❤🙏
I'm so glad you enjoyed it, Vicki! And I agree, good compass point!
My heart feels a little softer, fuller, and more open after reading this beautiful interview. That and there’s a battle raging within me - “Omg, I MUST subscribe to his Substack!” “OMG, stop subscribing to more Substacks! Your inbox is crammed so full that you’re avoiding it altogether!”
The struggle is real! I personally feel Robert is worth it! Glad you enjoyed the interview, Lisa!!
Gahahaha that is my dilemma 😭 I will at least “follow” someone on the app and usually I still end up subscribing haha
That sounds just like me! I followed you, read one of your posts, and my finger keeps twitching back over that subscribe button. Pretty sure it's going to win out.
A lovely man, as we say in Ireland.
Yes, I love that expression! Perfect for Robert!! Glad you enjoyed the interview!
Thank you 🥰
I’m so grateful to be able to call Robert a friend. Truly a gem.
Why am I not surprised that two such brilliant and big-and-tender-hearted men are friends! Of course you are!!
I love you brother 😭
This is so beautiful. Thank you both.
Oh, Stephanie, I'm so glad you enjoyed it!!
what a gorgeous interview, it leaves me feeling warm and full. and inspired by the tenderness of the friendship (wanting to lay eyes on you) and idea of dying tender-hearted, with ancestors proud. lots of tenderness and love flowing through this interview. thank you!
I felt the same way! Their friendship!! And that photo!! That one really got into my heart!! Glad you enjoyed it!
This made me tear up. Thank you
"that I die a soft, tender-hearted man that my ancestors would be proud of."
so interesting to think about Robert. What do you think they would say about you?
I love that line!! And good question, Istiaq!
I truly believe they are cheering me on and would be 1. Surprised by how many sweets I eat 2. How much ive learned to laugh in a cruel world
Oh my gosh, this made me laugh out loud! Firstly, thank goodness for sweets!! In particular, chocolate!! And yes to laughter in this cruel world. It helps!!
Love the thought of them cheering you on! Have a feeling they’d be proud. God bless!
I knew this wouldn't disappoint and it didn't! Love reading anything from Robert. What thoughtful, vulnerable, soft answers.
I couldn't agree more! I felt my heart swell with every word!!
Noha 😭
You always say the things that remind me of the way I aspire to be. There's being that person in theory and there's committing to living it every day. You are doing the work, Robert!
Made me smile so big 😀
I am so glad, Michelle! Me, too! 😻
What a true friend you have!
I knooooow! That answer really got to me, too!
What a nice interview. I love the quote about how I do or don't feel being loved by you. Bad take, but nice.
I'm so glad you enjoyed it, Gary!
My sincerest desire for my life is that I die a soft, tender-hearted man that my ancestors would be proud of. That’s it. That’s the goal. ( This...so wonderful ! )
I knooooowww! Same!! So glad you enjoyed it, Mary-Mary!
I greatly enjoyed this interview. I think this is the first person you've interviewed that has made me think, "I'd really like to spend some time with him."
I love that! I’d really like to spend some time with Robert, too! So glad you enjoyed the interview!
What a profound compliment 🙏🏾