Well said! I'm excited to watch Adolescence, based on this. The ancient pattern of initiation, broken by colonization and modernity, leaves many deep, lingering cultural wounds that affect all of us. As a ceremonialist and youth listener, I co-created a spiritual initiation circle for young women coming of age. Myth, fairy tales, dreams, singing, and service - our primary tools of transformation. PS: I adore these classic Kay Nielsson illustrations :)
I haven't been drawn to telling my daughter any of the archetypal stories I grew up with. I don't want her to be a Gerda. I want her to be herself and not to sacrifice herself and her worth. I am scared about adolescence, the phase.
My kids are still small.. but the times we live in move quickly, more quickly than ever before. It's up to us to keep them away from social media and keep them talking, keep discovering our kids for who they are. Ultimately, they want to be seen, loved and appreciated at home. I haven't watched the series yet, but I will, and I hope to watch it together with hubby. We need to be able to have the tough conversations when the time comes, probably a lot earlier than we believed.
I tell all kinds of stories but we discuss them after. I ask what does she think could be different, if it sounds fair or if something could be done in another way, and we move from there. Again, I believe from an archetypal point of view they hold a lot of value. But children need guidance, and the world (and most stories) is not providing any... It's a big topic! me and my storyteller group are scratching our heads! 😬
Well I guess there s always an option “just stop it”… which is of course not easy. But those who have children and daughters can correct this … I would not like my daughter be a Gerda…
Well said! I'm excited to watch Adolescence, based on this. The ancient pattern of initiation, broken by colonization and modernity, leaves many deep, lingering cultural wounds that affect all of us. As a ceremonialist and youth listener, I co-created a spiritual initiation circle for young women coming of age. Myth, fairy tales, dreams, singing, and service - our primary tools of transformation. PS: I adore these classic Kay Nielsson illustrations :)
I love this! We need to connect and I feel a collab coming our way!
I haven't been drawn to telling my daughter any of the archetypal stories I grew up with. I don't want her to be a Gerda. I want her to be herself and not to sacrifice herself and her worth. I am scared about adolescence, the phase.
My kids are still small.. but the times we live in move quickly, more quickly than ever before. It's up to us to keep them away from social media and keep them talking, keep discovering our kids for who they are. Ultimately, they want to be seen, loved and appreciated at home. I haven't watched the series yet, but I will, and I hope to watch it together with hubby. We need to be able to have the tough conversations when the time comes, probably a lot earlier than we believed.
I tell all kinds of stories but we discuss them after. I ask what does she think could be different, if it sounds fair or if something could be done in another way, and we move from there. Again, I believe from an archetypal point of view they hold a lot of value. But children need guidance, and the world (and most stories) is not providing any... It's a big topic! me and my storyteller group are scratching our heads! 😬
Well I guess there s always an option “just stop it”… which is of course not easy. But those who have children and daughters can correct this … I would not like my daughter be a Gerda…