PSYCHOLOGY 30
7 Stages of Life “7 Fires”
Response Journal
1. Life starts at the time of conception. Ceremonies begin and the new life celebrated...
2. Everything has a life. The rocks, the air, the trees. “All my relations” means “all life”.
3. Creators Law: Live in balance and harmony with all creation; Spiritual World & Physical World; Everything in life is in a circle; Take care fo all creation though ceremonies.
4. Seven Fires: One – Conception & Life in the Womb. Baby experiences everything that the mother experiences, therefore: no violence; no yelling; do not watch scary or violent movies; no bad foods; no toxins. Care of the mother is crucial.
5. Seven Fires: Two – Birth to Walking. Kinship care: uncles and aunties teach the children about certain subjects mothers and fathers are not allowed to talk about. Mossbag/Cradle Board: developing sight, smell, hearing and taste; no touching.
6. Seven Fires: Three – Walking to Seven Years. Gender roles taught by aunties and uncles; Special needs emerge; Two Spirit.
7. Seven Fires: Four – Little Men & Little Women. Moon Time. Hunt/Vision Quest.
8. Seven Fires: Five – Men & Women. Traditional Wedding. Elders are considered the judge, minister, marriage counsellor, therapist, and divorce lawyer.
9. Seven Fires: Six – Adult Life. Marriage is sacred with great preparation going into the union of a couple for life. (ceremonies are forever) The man lives with the wife’s family.
10. Seven Fires: Seven – Elders. Elders do not travel, you must seek them out. Proof of lifelong training (Scabaos) to be an elder.
