Do It Anyway

This week I'll be using the Wheel of Change Tarot, created by Alexandra Genetti and published by Destiny Books. The card drawn for this morning is the Hierophant:

Genetti describes this image as "a golden idol receives the oblations of his worshipers." I understand the need to create pictures, statues and mythologies around our ideas of the Divine. We humans find it hard to have a relationship with something without limits and boundaries, but isn't it ironic that we give it parameters anyway? Yet I liken it to using a phone to call a friend; I would never assume the phone is my friend, it is just a tool to contact her. But what happens when I think my ideas and boundaries are the right one? Genetti asks, "What are you putting your faith in? Am I using dogma to justify my behavior?" I have no identifiable religion, yet I constantly struggle to find a spirituality that fits. Maybe I should make sure that "fit" isn't there to be exclusive but inclusive. I think whatever the Divine is, it would want us to try to build bridges rather than burn them.

The other deck I'll be using this week is the Oracle of the Dreamtime, with text written by Donni Hakanson and artwork by a variety of aboriginal artists. The publisher is Journey Editions. Today's card is the "Gymea Lily:"

The legend around this image involves a warrior who made a continuous effort to save his people, even though he realized his sacrifice and hard work would probably be in vain. I have to admit, even though I wrote about "building bridges" above, I thought about how some people will stubbornly cling to their beliefs and shun those stretch out the hand of peace. Some folks will gladly debate with you, but they don't care to have a respectful dialogue. Yet like the warrior in the story, I am prodded to make the effort anyway.