Rites of passage: Exchanging innocence for strength through pain
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Pain is purifying if it's sustained in the pursuit of something that will improve your life.
Rites of passage: Exchanging innocence for strength through pain Pain is purifying if it's sustained in the pursuit of something that will improve your life. Ed Latimore Feb 17, 2023 15 Share There are no more "Rites of Passage" in modern society because they are no longer needed to be considered an adult. A rite of passage is simply an activity that forces you to recognize and bear the expectations and burdens of adulthood. A rite of passage marks the official end of the age of innocence. Technically, the word "innocence" derives from the Latin "in" (meaning "not") and "nocere" (meaning "to h
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