Tuesday, November 18, 2003

I've been thinking more about the lack of ritual, the lack of a formal moment or even process of transitioning into adulthood in our society - which ultimately means facing the existential angst associated with the realization that we are alone. I wonder if the vision quest served that purpose, literally - going off alone, learning to exist with the knowledge of being alone, and coming back into the community equipped to be a part of a greater whole, as an adult, knowing that the only person responsible for you is you. 1:15:00 AM