PROGRAMS MOTIVATED BY WISDOM WE COLLABORATE TO GUIDE YOUTH
A PATH TO WISDOM For nearly a decade now we have been providing transformative programs based on the traditional wisdom of rites of passage with world leaders, scientists and experts from all corners of earth. We support youth to have a deep experience of their human potential by facing their fears, awakening to their gifts, and ultimately, discovering the wisdom of their hearts. For young adults, we offer effective training programs to create successful communicators, leaders and mentors. There are also programs for parents to work through unconscious challenges that impact their relationship with their youth.
OUR PROGRAMS
1 - AM I A LEADER? - Mentorship & Leadership program for young adults 2 - TEEN JOURNEY - Modern Rites of Passage 3 - I INTEGRATED MY INNER TEEN, SO I CAN SUPPORT MY TEEN - Parents Journey 4 - WHO AM I? - High School Program 5 - GARDENING /PERMACULTURE PROGRAM - For Youth 6 - SAFETY PROGRAMS IN NATURE - For Youth 7 - YOUTH RUN FOR PURE GOOD 8 - INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE & TRAVELING PROGRAM - For Youth
AM I A LEADER? MENTORSHIP & LEADERSHIP PROGAM
“When people draw from the root of their deeper self, they become authentic and able to act with true originality.” “Mentoring can help nature to heal and culture to renew whilst helping youth to encounter their own genius and unique spirit for life.” ~ Micheal Meade
Objective A well-established and effective training program that will enhance participant’s abilities to be successful communicators, leaders, and mentors in their communities, at work, and ultimately in the world. Through theory and practice you will deepen your understanding of your own challenges and limitations and gain the confidence to make on the spot decisions that are viable and important.
PATH TO MENTORSHIP FOR YOUNG ADULTS
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Find and connect to your own inner genius.
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Learn how to ask great questions.
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Management of conflict and trust building.
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Deepen knowledge of responsibility and safety.
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Learn the clarity and assertiveness of communication.
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Learn how to lead yourself, so you know how to lead others.
Course Format
Experiential Courses: Each session is 2 hours once a week, held over a 10 week period, in specified locations.
For further information please visit our website: www.motivatedbywisdom.org
TEEN JOURNEY MODERN RITES OF PASSAGE
Objective In ancient societies, young people your age were taken on an initiation to discover why they were here, what their purpose was, and what their individual and unique gifts were. The whole community assisted them as they moved from being children into becoming active and powerful participants in the larger society. We are calling you into a deep relationship with the outer natural world to examine your own human nature as you find a new sense of self and transform your inner world. All this, whilst stepping into your new status as young men and young women. Here you have an opportunity to live up to your full potential and learn who you are by examining yourself, so you can have access to a healthy well-rounded life. In this process, you will be stripping away what is not you, the lost self, the helpless child, and then you discover more clearly that which is deeply important. To sustain this process, we continue with weekly programs.
“Know thyself”~ Socrates
WHO ARE YOU? DARE TO FIND “The person who is un-initiated remains a child…the turmoil, the fermentation going on in this culture is symptomatic of an adolescent culture”… Maidonma Some
Outcomes Learn about self-inquiry, discover who you really are and how to move safely from
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adolescence into adulthood. Emerge stronger, more connected, self-confident and happier as you discover who you
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really are. •
When you find out who you really are, you have the opportunity to live a truly satisfying life.
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Experience freedom from feeling controlled by what other people want you to be.
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Make life long friendships and connections.
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Gain greater freedom and joy in being yourself.
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Explore your creativity and discover gifts that you didn’t even know you were carrying.
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Experience belonging, bonding, rapport and community.
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Experience new beginnings and stepping into the journey of adulthood safely.
Course Format
3 Stages of Modern Rites of Passage: 7-10 days, in specified locations. For further information please visit our website: www.motivatedbywisdom.org
I INTEGRATED MY INNER TEEN, SO I CAN SUPPORT MY TEEN Objective “I got my relationship back with
You care deeply about your teens and their future.
my daughter after Teen Journey.
You are doing everything you can to help them find their way towards becoming
We each treat each other with
healthy, productive, creative and loving adults. And yet, in a confusing world with
more respect and care now. That has helped enormously in what was a very challenging situation.” – Michele Hall, parent.
many influences, it is a daunting task to know how to best support your teens. In addition – and quite rightly – your teens are seeking their own direction, pushing you away, and sometimes acting in ways that are self-destructive. Unlike most indigenous cultures, our culture provides no real guidance for transitioning from childhood to adulthood. Not only does it leave young people confused and often angry, it means that we as parents are often confused as to how to manage our youth.
A PATH TO CONNECTION FOR PARENTS/ADULTS Outcomes •
Be empowered in your role as true elders raising highly responsible youth.
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Experience a profound shift in your ability and role as a parent.
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Rest in the knowledge that you have a new-found connection to support you in your parenting journey.
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Exchange skills with like minded parents and create communities of support.
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Get the tools that the young people will be learning on their Teen Journey.
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Profoundly understand what teens are awakening to.
Course Format Experiential course: 3 Days in specified locations. Also 10 week format (2 hours sessions, once a week for 10 weeks) held in specified locations.
For further information please visit website: www.motivatedbywisdom.org
“WHO AM I” “My daughter doesn’t like committing
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to anything, especially something that Continue weekly support to integrate and sustain the learnings of
takes her away from home. She didn’t even want to go to Teen Journey, but on her return, she wanted to sign up for the
the Teen Journey program. It is very valuable to allow further opportunities to build community with the youth who participated.
next year. Attending the monthly
This is mostly experiential, a fun and energizing way to keep
activities is something she looks forward
deepening and learning new skills.
to. I know it doesn’t sound like a big deal, but it is. I am grateful to TJ for giving my daughter a place where she can be herself…” ~ Victoria Keddis
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Experience consistent mentoring from people who understand and respect you.
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Be listened to, be heard and be understood.
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Find new skills that you didn’t know you had.
A PATH TO MATURITY FOR TEENS
Course Format
Experiential courses: Each session is 2 hours, once a week and held over a 10 week period, in specified locations. For further information please visit our website: www.motivatedbywisdom.org
“I learned a lot about myself and finally I feel like my life is just starting. I realize things about me that I have realized before, and the reason for these things.” ~ Kinte 16
GARDENING/PERMACULTURE Objective Connecting with nature allows us to create with the most powerful teacher of all. We all depend on the rhythm of nature. When we respect and learn deeply, we can sustain life in a whole new way that not only improves the quality and productivity of our individual lives, but also of society and our environment. It is scientifically proven that we do not need mass agriculture. If we all created a garden even in a very small way around the world, nature would ensure that we would never go hungry again.
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Develop and deepen a natural respect and connection to nature.
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Use our energy to create visible, sustainable, life-giving systems.
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Increase yields for everyone in an inspiring way.
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Teach our youth self-sustaining practices that are interconnected to survival.
A PATH TO NATURE FOR YOUTH
“The earth does not belong to us; we belong to the earth.” ~ Unknown
Course Format Experimental Courses: 1 Day, and weekly domestic programs. Future project-based International programs (for developing nations) to support sustainable agricultural practices. Held in various locations.
For further information please visit our website: www.motivatedbywisdom.org
“We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children.” ~ Ancient American First Nations Proverb.
“The surrounding environment is the best erudite master to teach us the fundamental laws of nature and the basics of living in life.” ~ Anuj Somany
SAFETY PROGRAM IN NATURE Objectives This course is all about safely preparing youth to enjoy and survive in nature. How do you recognize poisonous foods, or navigate water undercurrents when you get caught unaware? Every year many young people are dying due to lack of knowledge, when they should just be able to freely experience the joys of nature. This course will be teaching basic survival skills and safety. Come and learn some less known techniques and get a unique insight into how some very simple knowledge can help you make critical choices in a moment that could save your life or the life of another.
Outcomes Gain awareness and knowledge of how to assess situations that they may not have
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How to be assertive in the face of peer pressure (with tools to manage that).
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Preventative measures and critical thinking enhancement of the dangers and power of nature.
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What actions to take in the face of natural disasters.
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Learn basic first aid and lifesaving skills for use in nature.
“Safety is trusting your gut feelings even when it means going against the pack.” ~ Motivated by Wisdom “When you gamble with safety, you bet your life” ~ Unknown
A PATH TO AWARENESS FOR YOUTH Course Format
Hands-on theory and practice: Each session is 2 hours once a week, held over a 4 week period, in specified locations. For further information please visit our website: www.motivatedbywisdom.org
YOUTH RUN FOR PURE GOOD The intention of this run is to empower youth to move towards
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happiness that is inspired by pure intention, pure action and pure good. This run is not limited to one place but can
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inspiration of the fire ignited by taking focused action
happen anywhere around the world and is for everyone,
towards making a commitment for a better life.
fueled by passion and possibility toward creating pure good. Supporting pure desires, this event was designed to be a very
To allow youth to experience the tangible benefits and
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Moving forward with strength, clarity and goodness. Creating good outcomes fearlessly.
active agent of inspiration, to show youth that any focused and committed action they take towards good in their lives can
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To establish the relationship with the best in ourselves.
yield many benefits in a lasting way.
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Providing a vehicle for a group collective of spreading good, and connecting the youth around the world.
“Me and happiness go way back. I don’t know how you define happiness, but for me it’s pure good.” ~ Daniel Rezmer, Aged 18
Event Format Event based: 1 Day event. Can be held in multiple locations simultaneously.
For further information please visit our website: www.YouthRunForPureGood.com and www.motivatedbywisdom.org
A PATH TO EMPOWERMENT
INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE & TRAVEL PROGRAMS Objectives Take this special opportunity to give you a new view of life whilst experiencing traditions and cultures of ancient lands. Sit at the feet of elders to gain direct knowledge from Masters around the world. Experience sacred sites and temples, share life with locals from growing food to being of service to one another. By living day by day, performing daily tasks, resting
and playing after a day of work, you will gain a sense of connection, bonding and accomplishment like no other. You will soon realise that language and culture are not really a barrier. Interacting with completely different traditions and cultures allows young people the unique opportunity to make informed choices about their world. There is little chance that you will not come back profoundly changed for the better after an International exchange or travel experience.

A PATH TO THE WORLD FOR YOUTH Outcomes •
Expand on all levels of your existence and thinking. Open your heart and mind with compassion and humility. Overcome your fears of the unknown.
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Experiencing those less fortunate than us awakens a real maturity and appreciation of life.
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Take a trip of a lifetime that will shift your understanding of the global village and what it means to be responsible for our place on the planet.
“The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page.” ~ St. Augustine
Course Format 3 stages of Modern Rites of Passage: 14-21 days, International locations. For further information please visit our website: www.motivatedbywisdom.org
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