Thursday - thanks for asking about the group.  I opened a "new age" shop in the town where I live about a year ago and have made some wonderful friends during that time.  More recently, an increasing number of young people have started to come into the shop and one of them stated that he was finding it difficult to connect with like-minded people of his own age and that he would like to know if there was a non-secular group that he could join so he could explore his feelings ... we couldn't find one.  Hence the idea of a group was born.

The group is open to anyone aged 21 or under who has an interest in anything esoteric (paganism, witchcraft, occult, herbs, crystals, divination etc etc).  The membership of the group is just small (5/6 members) but it is extremely vibrant, as you would expect from people aged 14 - 21.  The young people run the group but look to me as a facilitator.

It looks as if the group is going to serve a dual purpose and this is something that we have to discuss at our next meeting.  One will be as described above and that is likely to have an "open" membership.  The other purpose appears to be centering around something powerful that is happening and this is attracting particular membership and those members are the ones with particular skills.

As the group is still in its infancy, it is still evolving and developing so it is difficult to state anything with any great certainty.  However, the feeling is very strong that we have all been drawn together for a purpose.

I have worked with young people for over 30 years and seem to be able to relate to them in a positive manner.  I ensure that I give them respect as individuals and respect their views.  However, I find that I can also reason with them to keep their focus realistic.

For example, as you could probably imagine, their enthusiasm around the "big event" could be all embracing so I see my role as being that of the "Voice of Reason" to ensure that they do not do anything rash, without thinking it through rationally.

Sorry for rambling on, but hope this helps to explain the group to you.

Blessings

Sarah

Your group sounds fantastic.  I wish you lots of luck with it.  You are doing a great Job!

Suzi