Through seasons of learning,
humans came to mark the moment when awareness deepens.
When a young one begins to truly see,
let the people gather in quiet celebration.

The one now awakening steps forward in their own voice.
They speak what they’ve come to know—
of feeling, of thought, of the shaping of the world.
They name the flow they are part of,
and show they are ready to tend it with care.

Community leaders, elders, and kin
welcome them as more than child—
as one who chooses to become.
From this day forward, they stand among the world-menders.

Explanation

When a young person becomes aware of themselves and the world, the community gathers to honor this change. The young person shares what they’ve learned about feeling, thinking, and action. They show they understand the flow of life and their place in it. The elders welcome them as someone ready to help heal and shape the world. From this moment, they are seen as a full participant in the community.