Lost Traditions

Today I was able to take part in a ceremony for a young man walking along the path to adulthood. It seems that our society in general has forgotten how to celebrate coming of age in a person. Some religous cultures like mine, as well as the Jewish paths remember how to do this best. Today we did a Pagan Manhood Ceremony for the first boy in our circle to turn 13 years of age. The ceremony was held in mixed company and was very emotionally charged. It was a great honor to be part of this occasion. I think that we could help out a lot of young children in this day and age, if we took the time out of our overly scheduled lives and celebrated these steps along the way.