Session 3 of the Hero's Journey program wrapped up two days ago, and tomorrow we will be heading into the woods for another Session. There are so many observations, reflections, and stories from the week--too many to post now. The one thing I will say is that we taught the participants the meaning of the word "hauss," and likewise what it means to embody "haussomeness." Some examples include:
-A girl who came into the program with both a fear of cooking and of insects, helping to make dinner for everyone on the second full day, as well as ridding her own space of the forest creatures that had managed to find themselves in there.
-A muscular, able, strong, 6'4'' lad raising his hand to ask for help.
-A stand-in-front leader, who was able to take a step back and lead from the side.
-A shy, quiet girl, who spoke up when things needed to get done immediately.
-Another girl, afraid to descend from a 30' tower, zipping into the rainy darkness, blindfolded.
There are stories about all of them, how they successfully met and triumphed repeatedly on their Road of Trials. I speak for the rest of my fellow counselors when I say, "We are all very proud of you."
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so good. thanks for that post, freeland. i just sent a postcard off to your parents' house in maryland... i was thinking about you yesterday and had an itchin' to write snail mail style... thanks for all you're doing.... those kids are lucky to have someone so interested, dedicated, and cool.
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