In Native American tradition, the Thundering Years are a time on the way to adulthood when we need to listen to our intense feelings, dreams, desires, and goals. Drawing on wisdom from cultures around the world, the author offers ideas for teens to creatively harness the powerful emotions and energy of the teen years. Here are exercises, rituals, and resources that show how to steer a successful course through this time of life without heading toward self-destructive behaviors.