Monday, May 20, 2012
Interview 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 been assisting young people to find and use their natural gifts since 1974, when he and his family started a mentoring program for college students. His main modalities working with families are the training and initiation into adulthood by wise parents, mentors and "Elders". At his education institution, Inner Pathworks, he helps a young person who needs a way to find himself or herself, who is confused about their college major or life path, or who is frustrated, confused, or depressed about their future.
Exploring The Existential Topic: "Who Am I? Our Journey of Self-Discovery"
Woodbury began the interview by asking his guest whether he considered the "Who am I" question a spiritual or humanistic topic. Russell responded by saying that it depended on two factors: personal background and perspective on life. He discussed various brain theories and how they influenced the question. He talked about theories like the four quadrants theory, the left and right brain theory, heartmath's heart intelligence theory, and Eastern mindfulness. He also discussed the difference between male and female thinking and between Eastern and Western thinking. Russell believed that addressing that existential question relied on what aspects of the brain were most energetic or dominant.
Miscommunication between parents and children could arise because a parent and child may be interpreting their identity and world based on how they used their brain.
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 talked about Joseph Campbell's work "the hero's journey" and how it outlined the necessary process of personal transformation. He shared about his own upbringing and how it influenced his decision to create a mentoring program for young people. Russell conducts workshops and programs where young people assess their gifts and gain self-awareness about their own thinking styles and behavior.
Interview 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 been assisting young people to find and use their natural gifts since 1974, when he and his family started a mentoring program for college students. His main modalities working with families are the training and initiation into adulthood by wise parents, mentors and "Elders". At his education institution, Inner Pathworks, he helps a young person who needs a way to find himself or herself, who is confused about their college major or life path, or who is frustrated, confused, or depressed about their future.
Exploring The Existential Topic: "Who Am I? Our Journey of Self-Discovery"
Woodbury began the interview by asking his guest whether he considered the "Who am I" question a spiritual or humanistic topic. Russell responded by saying that it depended on two factors: personal background and perspective on life. He discussed various brain theories and how they influenced the question. He talked about theories like the four quadrants theory, the left and right brain theory, heartmath's heart intelligence theory, and Eastern mindfulness. He also discussed the difference between male and female thinking and between Eastern and Western thinking. Russell believed that addressing that existential question relied on what aspects of the brain were most energetic or dominant.
Miscommunication between parents and children could arise because a parent and child may be interpreting their identity and world based on how they used their brain.
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 talked about Joseph Campbell's work "the hero's journey" and how it outlined the necessary process of personal transformation. He shared about his own upbringing and how it influenced his decision to create a mentoring program for young people. Russell conducts workshops and programs where young people assess their gifts and gain self-awareness about their own thinking styles and behavior.
About the Author:
Lon Woodbury, the founder of Struggling Teens has recorded the entire interview on his Lon Woodbury show for people to enjoy at any time.
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