I use tarot and oracle cards as tools for reflection and contemplation. Rather than divining the future, they are a way for me to look more deeply at the "now."
"The goal isn't to arrive, but to meander, to saunter, to make your life a holy wandering." ~ Rami Shapiro

Wednesday, November 30, 2016

Stand Still, Then Get Moving

From the Prisma Visions Tarot, the Nine of Swords; from the Secret Language of Color Cards, Ruby:
          This young fellow looks rooted to the ground as an avian beast opens its huge, toothed beak right over his head. My first thought was "Run!" But perhaps he is doing exactly what he needs to do. It is much easier to deny one's fears or distract oneself from taking a closer look at them. But instead, he is facing his anxious thoughts squarely without looking away. Will he find his worries are mostly an illusion? Perhaps he will see what is real and needs to be dealt with rather than ignored. Either way, he has courageously chosen the healthier alternative. Ruby, a color of courage and vitality, has been assigned the phrase 'Rejuvenate your body.' Worry has a way of draining one's energy which only adds to feelings of hopelessness. But moving the body can get the blood flowing, helping to clear the mind and boost confidence. I've been dealing with some orthopedic and nerve issues, which has made it impossible for me to keep up with my normal exercise routine (which has always been a stress buster). But there are gentler options I can choose, like long walks; any movement is better than sitting with a lap full of worry.

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  1. Exercise is difficult for me too. Even long walks are out of the question. I do manage to walk around the block sometimes to get some fresh air which is deliciously crisp and frosty. I hope those issues you are having are improving, if only bit by bit.
    Gentle Hugs

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    1. Thank you my friend. I will probably end up back at the doctor's office after the new year. I've been trying to wish it away, and it doesn't seem to be working! :D

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  2. Whew that beast of worry is a pretty large obstacle, but your advice is correct, to stare it down and deal with it. That lesson took a huge chunk of my life to learn. I hope soon you can work your kinks out. Deep breathing is always a very good place to start while visualizing waves of healing ruby red vitality to your body. Get better!

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    1. I think our minds create much bigger monsters than reality in most cases. :)

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  3. that bird has teeth! Must date back to when birds were dinosaur-ish. I do know we spend way too much time eating ourselves alive..

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    1. Yep, what eats us up inside is often of our own making.

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  4. Sorry to hear you still can't get back to your old exercise routine. Still, as you say, any movement is good.
    As for the card, I'm struck by the fact that the bird is so huge it could swallow him whole. That's how it can feel, like you're engulfed by your worries. Being able to see that there is a world outside of those thoughts can be a lifesaver :)

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    1. "Being able to see that there is a world outside of those thoughts" - a wonderful way to express that idea of spaciousness beyond what we think!

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