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Chapter 7 - Adulthood  
     
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 An enlightened society recognizes its older citizens, celebrates their achievements and treats them with respect.
  
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 Such is the celebration of "Beau Ideal", celebrated on a Full Moon within 30 days of 45th birthday
  
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 The concept of perfect beauty, an ideal model.
 
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 The recognition of the experience and contribution of older adults while they are still active members of their society.
 
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 We call to CORPUS, ANIMUS, AEON
  
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 The unique awareness of the one.
  
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 The one and the all.  
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 Hear our call.
 
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 Bless this adult member of our community (name).
  
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 Protect them and keep them from all harm.
  
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 Bless the family of (name).
  
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 Protect them and help them to provide so that they can live a happy life.
  
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 So let it be!  
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 At this moment, we call on UNITAS, GAL, SOL, GAIA, CORPUS, ANIMUS and AEON.
  
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 We call by name GAIA, that which is the Earth from which (name) came.
  
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 We call by name CORPUS the unique awareness that is life from which (name) came to be life.
  
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 We call by name ANIMUS, the unique singular that is humanity of which (name) is one.
  
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 We call by name AEON, the ancestors and guardians who guide and guard (name).
  
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 Grant us your grace and hear our call.
  
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 We recognise this day this adult member of our community (name).
  
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 We recognise the good works and accomplishments of (name) on behalf of family, friends and community.
  
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 We recognise that (name) as a valid member of our community has protected and upheld the rights, responsibilities and values of the community.
  
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 We recognise this day those family members here present, those friends and acquaintances present to bless (name)
  
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 We anoint (name) today into our community. We recognise this mark as the mark of someone blessed by the ancestors, by animus and by all here present.
  
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 We anoint (name) today as an active member of our community to be benefit of themselves and others, for the betterment of their community.
  
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 We anoint (name) today as their pledge to protect and uphold the rights, responsibilities and values of our community.
  
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 May (name) be blessed.
  
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 May the family of (name) be blessed.
  
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 May the friends and acquaintances of (name) be blessed.
  
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 May we all be blessed this day in witness to our brother/sister (name).
  
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 So let is be.
  
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 The light of the sun surround me
  
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 The love of the Earth enfolds me
  
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 The power of the ancestors and spirits protects me,
  
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 Wherever I am, Awareness is.
  
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 I am ALL.
  
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 Yet I am more, I am human.  
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 I am immortal.  
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 I am eternal.  

 
 
 

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