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If you want children to keep their feet on the ground, put some responsibility on their shoulders. ~Abigail Van Buren
"I must do something" always solves more problems than "Something must be done." ~Author Unknown
A man sooner or later discovers that he is the master-gardener of his soul, the director of his life. ~James Allen
Work on yourself first, take responsibility for your own progress. ~I Ching
"It's a question of discipline," the little prince told me later on. "When you've finished washing and dressing each morning, you must tend your planet." ~Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, The Little Prince, 1943, translated from French by Richard Howard
The Ceremony of Realization is similar to Quinceanara or Super 16
Ages 15 and 16 take on important significance within the Americas
Increasingly in the Americas both North and South, people are finding that it is important to have ceremonies marking the transitional phases within a person's life. Such ceremonies enable the people participating to evolve more easily, letting go of the past patterns and taking up new ones.
Similar in some respects to the Bar / Bat mitvah or the ceremony of confirmation. The Ceremony of Realization takes place at a different age yet also symbolizes the time in which a young person is becoming an adult and taking a new role within the Spiritual Community.
In particular ages 15 and 16 take on important significance within the Americas because at 16, many children can begin driving a car. The 15th birthday marks the end of Taxi Time with the 16th marking the possibility of taking up new responsibility which might include driving a car.
We feel that both years are important to celebrate, the first is the acceptance of the end of childhood. The second is the acceptance of the beginning of responsibility. Two years past the age of sixteen, hat person will be legally an adult.
By celebrating these two essential years, we support the emotional, psychic and spiritual transition of our wonderful young adults.
Celebration of a young person's 15th Birthday is becoming an important part of American Culture. It is akin to the super / sweet sixteen celebration. Why not celebrate both!
We understand the human need for marking these moments and remembering them with.
"Our Prayers are fulfilled through rising to the challenge we are experiencing such that our faith is kindled from a spark of inchoate desire to a mighty flame of faith through our inner transformation and we become the answer we have been seeking" ~ Dana Allen
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Insights from participants:
Janet H.
participating for 5 years
At Oasis Rising Center I found a delightful group of people. We share a love based spirituality which is truly empowering. For many years, I thought I was alone in understanding that there are universal spiritual principles which are shared within all compassionate spiritual paths. Oasis Rising Center has show me that I am not alone.
Eleanor M.
Animal Chaplain with 3 years of participation
I grew up on a farm, and feel a strong connection to the land. Today I live in an urban community. At Oasis Rising Center I have found a community of like minded souls who love life and share a common understanding that the answer to creating a better world is found in wisdom which is knowledge + compassion. We talk about real issues that affect our lives. We ask questions about life and find answers rooted in Ancient Wisdom, yet enfolding today's insights.
Bill J.
participant for over 2 years.
Joining Oasis Rising Center led me to Eleanor. She is an amazing soul who shares my belief that life is precious. I found a community filled with people who are kind, caring and ask questions! Individually we have our points of view, together we have collective wisdom and can take action to create a more compassionate world.
Anne W.
participating for 3 years.
I grew up in a regular church. Every Sunday we were 'treated' to a sermon about how the world was coming to an end and regular people who weren't at that church were going to hell without a handbasket. My friends at school were all supposedly doomed. As soon as I got old enough to say 'no' I left. I never thought I would go to church again. Then I found Oasis Rising Center and discovered that real spirituality isn't about fear or denying oneself, real spirituality is about love. Loving each other and the Divine within.