Monday, May 20, 2012
Meeting by Lon Woodbury
Randy Russell was the guest on L.A. Talk Radio by Lon Woodbury. He was asked to talk about the subject, "Who Am I? Our Trip of Self-Discovery." This is an essential question in the lives of everyone, young and old alike, and answering it satisfactorily can make the difference between a purposeful and an unintentional life.
About Randy Russell
Russell has actually been in the business of helping young people to discover their natural gifts since 1974, when he, along with his family, began a mentoring program for university students. His primary techniques working with troubled families with an at-risk teen are the training and initiations into adulthood used by wise parents, mentors and "Elders" in the native traditions. At his educational institution, Inner Pathworks, he helps teenagers find their identity, those who are puzzled about their college major or life path, or those who are bitterly disappointed, bewildered and confused, or extremely depressed about their future.
The Existential Question: Who Am I? Our Voyage of Self-Discovery
Woodbury started the discussion by asking his visitor whether the question "Who am I?" was a spiritual or humanistic concern. Russell said that it could be either, depending on one's background and view on life. He talked about different brain concepts and how addressing that question relied on what elements of the brain were most active or dominant. He discussed the four quadrants brain theory, left/brain right brain theory, and heart intelligence theory. He also talked about mindfulness, male and female thinking styles, and how Eastern and Western thoughts differed.
Misunderstandings between parents and their children can arise due to the fact that a mother, father, and child might all be using their brains in different ways when thinking about personal identity and the purpose of life in the world.
Russell pointed out that the question "who am I" may arise at three critical times in an individual's life. The first time is during the pre-teen years. The second time is during the teen years when trying to decide what to do with their lives. Finally, the third time is when they become parents themselves and have children of their own. If the question is not addressed successfully, a young adult will not know what to do with their time. However, if it is answered, then it will bring about the satisfaction of a purposeful life. Unfortunately, in Western culture there is an absence of initiation rites and almost nothing to assist a young person answer this concern. Consequently, Russell's work, primarily focuses on using wilderness treatment and Native American customs, to help young people find a sense of life-orientation.
Final Ideas on "Who Am I? Our Trip of Self-Discovery" Question
Russell discussed Joseph Campbell's work "the hero's journey." He talked about how it detailed the essential process of personal growth. He also shared his own story about growing up with Indian mentors and how it influenced his decision to create a mentoring program for young people. Russell carries out workshops and programs where young people assess their gifts and gain self-awareness about their own styles of thinking and behaving.
Meeting by Lon Woodbury
Randy Russell was the guest on L.A. Talk Radio by Lon Woodbury. He was asked to talk about the subject, "Who Am I? Our Trip of Self-Discovery." This is an essential question in the lives of everyone, young and old alike, and answering it satisfactorily can make the difference between a purposeful and an unintentional life.
About Randy Russell
Russell has actually been in the business of helping young people to discover their natural gifts since 1974, when he, along with his family, began a mentoring program for university students. His primary techniques working with troubled families with an at-risk teen are the training and initiations into adulthood used by wise parents, mentors and "Elders" in the native traditions. At his educational institution, Inner Pathworks, he helps teenagers find their identity, those who are puzzled about their college major or life path, or those who are bitterly disappointed, bewildered and confused, or extremely depressed about their future.
The Existential Question: Who Am I? Our Voyage of Self-Discovery
Woodbury started the discussion by asking his visitor whether the question "Who am I?" was a spiritual or humanistic concern. Russell said that it could be either, depending on one's background and view on life. He talked about different brain concepts and how addressing that question relied on what elements of the brain were most active or dominant. He discussed the four quadrants brain theory, left/brain right brain theory, and heart intelligence theory. He also talked about mindfulness, male and female thinking styles, and how Eastern and Western thoughts differed.
Misunderstandings between parents and their children can arise due to the fact that a mother, father, and child might all be using their brains in different ways when thinking about personal identity and the purpose of life in the world.
Russell pointed out that the question "who am I" may arise at three critical times in an individual's life. The first time is during the pre-teen years. The second time is during the teen years when trying to decide what to do with their lives. Finally, the third time is when they become parents themselves and have children of their own. If the question is not addressed successfully, a young adult will not know what to do with their time. However, if it is answered, then it will bring about the satisfaction of a purposeful life. Unfortunately, in Western culture there is an absence of initiation rites and almost nothing to assist a young person answer this concern. Consequently, Russell's work, primarily focuses on using wilderness treatment and Native American customs, to help young people find a sense of life-orientation.
Final Ideas on "Who Am I? Our Trip of Self-Discovery" Question
Russell discussed Joseph Campbell's work "the hero's journey." He talked about how it detailed the essential process of personal growth. He also shared his own story about growing up with Indian mentors and how it influenced his decision to create a mentoring program for young people. Russell carries out workshops and programs where young people assess their gifts and gain self-awareness about their own styles of thinking and behaving.
About the Author:
Lon Woodbury created Struggling Teens to help families. He has recorded the entire interview on his Lon Woodbury show for easy access at any time.
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