The Seven Sacred Teachings: Wisdom (Nbiaawak)

The Beaver carries wisdom. Wisdom is not to be confused with knowledge. Wisdom is the gained experience and knowledge is to know the difference and accept responsibility and accountability. When one pollutes the water, one does not break a human law, but the law of nature, which states that to poison the water, is to destroy oneself.
Wisdom is the first teaching and represents the knowledge and experience that one gains throughout life. It emphasizes the importance of using wisdom to make good choices and decisions.

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