In
deep snow against a piercing wind, a person travels on foot. The
arrows that surround him/her represent the fearful thoughts that are
worse than the bitter elements he/she struggles against: "What if...."
"How will I..." Those questions swirl about, making him/her feel
besieged on all sides. The good news is this traveler is moving and has
a lantern - he/she refuses to be stuck in this mental box and is being
guided by the light within. Giving up is not an option. As Robert
Frost so elegantly described:
The woods are lovely, dark, and deep,
But I have promises to keep,
And miles to go before I sleep,
And miles to go before I sleep.
But I have promises to keep,
And miles to go before I sleep,
And miles to go before I sleep.
From the Shaman's Oracle comes the "Shaman of Loss:"
The
shaman in this cave art symbolizes the paradox that losing is finding.
His shield with a spiral indicates the constant flux and movement in
life. It does not surprise me that I've drawn these two cards today.
In the past week or so I've been worried about several friends and
family members who are dealing with serious physical and emotional
health issues, as well as one friend whose personal safety has been
compromised. I have done what I can, though my efforts seem pitifully
small compared to the problems facing these people. I'll just keep
holding the lantern high, looking for any sign of the next step I should
take on the path...
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