There will always be a new day to be celebrated.
Under
a cheerful sun, a woman dances, a butterfly flits, and bees buzz.
Sunflowers sway in the breeze, as they gradually turn their heads to
face the sun. The sun has symbolized energy, power, and clarity, but it
has also represented optimism. The phrases "sunny disposition" and
"sunny outlook" are just a few that demonstrate the upbeat nature of
this symbol. I am reminded by this card that if I look for the good in
life, I will find it. As the sunflowers follow the sun across the sky, I
can focus on my blessings without becoming irrationally blind to
reality. As William James advocated, "Believe that life is worth
living, and your belief will help create the fact."
The card drawn from the Celtic Shaman's Pack today is the "Wildman:"
The card drawn from the Celtic Shaman's Pack today is the "Wildman:"
In wildness is the preservation of the world.
The
Wildman appears in many myths and cultures; he represents that part of
us that returns to nature to regain his bearings. To most folks he
seems insane, completely divorcing himself from the civilized world and
living among the trees and wildlife. Yet his connection to the earth is
what will ultimately ground him; here he finds inspiration and
rejuvenation. And though he may return to society, he will never
complete return to their way of thinking, for his vision has become very
clear. I have been noticing lately the way technology has divided us
from the natural world, and even from people. Conversations rarely
happen unless they are sent by text or email. Kids who are doing
reports on the natural world rarely go out in it; instead they use the
internet to find the knowledge they seek. But I know where I will find
serenity and sanity, and it has nothing to do with ipads or iphones.
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