Rites of Passage
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Remembering William Golding's Rites of PassageGolding's novel won the Man Booker Prize.
Technology Creates New Rites of Passage for America's Next GenerationHow do Americans know when they're finally adults? Read this article to find out how recent technology may be affecting social thought and presenting possible rites of passage.- My Musical Rite of PassageDescribes my personal rite of passage from being a young adult toreaching middle age and the role that music played in that transformation.
Raising Independent KidsSometimes we think to ourselves about our kids, "Will they ever grow up?". How do we know when we have hit pay dirt? For me it was the statement, "I've got it Mom." It had nothing to do with traditional rituals of puberty.- Rites of Passage: The Cycle of Societal Death and RebirthEvery society involves rituals called rites of passage. If one sees society as a collection of various ranks/statuses then a rite of passage is the transition between one status and another.
Columbine SocietyToday's youth catch the eye of society only after disasters such as Columbine-style school and mall shootings, suicide, substance abuse, runaways, and slayings of parents. The root problem is never addressed (because it's our fault).- A Rite of PassageCarissa's first motorcycle ride.
Rites of Passagea standing ovation- Is a True 'rite of Passage' a Missing Element in Contemporary Youth Culture?My article on whether a 'rite of passage' would help repair the age gap between generations.
Rites of Passage - Transistion into WomanhoodDiscover how to put together a rites of passage program for young girls in your community.- Rites of Passage - the Jolts that Serve as Wake-up Calls Between Young Adulthood and a Whole New Stage of LifeIt might be the first time someone calls you "Sir" or "Ma'am" - or the day you first snore or become a parent. A bit about those inevitable rites of passage.
- Rites of Passage for Girls Getting Their First PeriodToday, getting a period is seen as shameful and abhorrent, but it does not need to be. Here are some great ways to celebrate a young woman's special changes.
- Characteristics of Rites of PassageRites of passage can be tricky. Often times they lead to grief, denial, and/or other difficult emotional states. There are ways to successfully transition, and I discuss some of the ways I've developed in my therapeutic practice.
Surgery as a Rite of PassageElizabeth Hepburn's victory over cancer shifted her career from musical theater to the healing arts. She is now a Wellness Facilitator and through her programs, CDs and the Better & Better Series she sets the stage to invigorate the magnificent healing power within us all.
Self-mutilationCutting is seen as a symptom for a variety of issues. In this article we look at one of them: a substitute for a rite-of-passage.- Rites of Passage: Ralph Ellison and Norman Mailer ComparedA college essay that compares Ellison's "A Party Down By the Square" and Mailer's "Armies of the Night."
- Death's PendulumA dark poem about death and fate, inspired by the classic works of Poe.
- Rite of PassageA haiku about my wedding day.
9/11 Rite of PassageA road trip for a fresh start out west is set for the most infamous day of our time: September 11th.- A Rite of Passage: Prom NightOften things do not go as planned. Like prom night, for example. Nevertheless, such things can still create fond memories.
- Teenage Rite of Passage: First Concert ExperienceMemories of my first concert, a cultural experience officially inducting me as a teenage concert goer - establishing a sense of belonging, taken in by the passion of music and the audience.
- The Most Irritating Things in Multiplayer GamingThey've persisted for years and don't seem to be going away anytime soon. Fun to be apart of, terrible to be on the other end of if you've ever played a game online you know what they are.
Rite of Passage for a Six Year OldWhen a child gets old enough, you have to let them open their own car door, no matter how hard it is on grandparents.- Dali ScribbleJust kicking back, husband watching wrestling, I doodling and then out of now where this comes pouring out of my body, down to fingers, and across the paper in a flash. Hope you enjoy! Happy New Year!
My Baby Rolled Over in Her Sleep! A New Mom's Scary 'Rite of Passage'This is my story of waking up to find my baby rolled over in her crib and fighting my fears by getting the facts.- Driving in America: A Rite of PassageGetting your drivers license is a rite of passage.
The Plastic Addiction to Emotional DramaWhen one is born into this level of existence (dimension), he is born completely enveloped in innocence. Children, for a short while, possess true innocence. They are happy with whatever state they find themselves in.- Empowerment as an InstitutionNot all plateaus of empowerment are created equal.
- Rite of PassageIn the summer of 2007 my brother and I set off like two pilgrims in search of the unknown answers to life's questions. The answers we found were unique to us each individually, and are written elsewhere.
- Giving Religious Medals as GiftsA review of Religious Medals and things to be considered when giving them as gifts.
- A Rite of PassageA small town farm boy falls in love for the first time...
- 5 Books that Will Change the Way You ThinkFor those who would like to read something a little less common, check out these five titles that will forever influence your world view.
Lift Stones for Brute StrengthLifting a heavy stone from the ground up over your head is unequivocal. It takes all you've got---from the bottoms of your feet to the top of your head. And when you do it, you know you've done something.- Self Discovery: How to Have the Confidence to Carve Out Your Niche in This WorldAs human beings in a world where everyone is expected to know their coveted place, area of expertise, special talents, interests, or job, we are urged to find our specific niche or space within this world that helps define who we are as individual people.
Admist the Days Burdened with HeatRead the award winning poem about my father's Rite of Passage.- Destiny's SongThis is a rite of passage poem concerning a girls trip toward the destiny for, which she feels she is fated and the fears and challenges that await her.
