Masculine Initiation - A Time Honored Tradition

Mature, capable and enduring masculinity is forged by these types of harrowing but necessary experiences. Many organizations still exist to systematize the process of a right passage for a young man. For boys, my own sons have experienced multiple solo ego dissolving days and nights in the wilderness between the ages of seven and 13. The most recent accompanied by a ceremonial coming of age in recognition of their passage into adolescence. They're equipped, not just physically, but also mentallyem aly and spiritually, to now become kings, leaders, fathers and husbands for life. There's no reason that a full grown adult male cannot also complete these same rights of passage.