Although 7 is a significant symbolic number, and all the previous posts regarding developmental stages refers to 7 stages, there are, in fact, 9…and even a tenth if we consider all nine as a whole system, represented by the all encompassing place holder, 0.
In a complete developmental schemata, we need to include 8, 9 and 0. So, let’s go back to the stages and spheres of influence and add the 8, 9 and 0….
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| Stage | Spheres of Influence |
| 0 | Cosmic |
| 9 | Galactic |
| 8 | Solar |
| 7 | World |
| 6 | Nation |
| 5 | State |
| 4 | City |
| 3 | Community |
| 2 | Neighborhood |
| 1 | Home |
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