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

Friday, February 27, 2015

Dreaming of Plush Pillows

From the Tarot of Pagan Cats, the Fool; from the oracle Cat Wisdom, "Don't Worry:"
          I was slightly confused about the dream cloud hanging over the cat's head. The lwb states: "You may have an idea about where you want to end up, but you have no idea how to get there." Resting on a plush pillow does sound nice after dealing with two very sick moms, one out-of-sorts daughter, and the unexpected death of a friend this past week. But I don't have a magic wand to get me to that peaceful place right now. Life feels like I'm on the "learn as you go" plan. The Fool would probably say that plan is perfectly fine and suggest I stay in the moment and chase some butterflies. Added to his philosophy is the kitten who says "Don't worry" (and automatically makes the Bob Marley song play in my head). My anxiety will only exacerbate the problems, not help solve them. My duty is to help where I can, offer compassionate support and let go of what I have no control over (which is a lot).

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  1. EllenFebruary 27, 2015 at 7:43 AM

    I am sorry to hear you plate is so overloaded with tasks as well as with emotional issues . It feels to me a lot like a ten of wands situation.
    Sometimes when life gets too overwhelming do only thing to do it to chase those butterflies and chose to be happy (difficult but doable) even for a short moment
    Maybe if you jump of the cliff you will land softly on the pillow :D
    Gentle Hugs (((Bev)))

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    1. thesycamoretreeFebruary 27, 2015 at 7:56 AM

      Thanks Ellen. My mom is better but my MIL is still quite ill; at 94, it's incredibly hard for her to fight off anything. The memorial service this weekend should help some too.

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  2. Sharyn Mallow WoerzFebruary 27, 2015 at 9:29 AM

    ((((you and yours)))

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  3. UnknownFebruary 28, 2015 at 10:03 AM

    Life eh? Can really suck sometimes. Take good care of yourself Bev, and give yourself a pamper! You deserve it. <3

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    1. thesycamoretreeFebruary 28, 2015 at 10:13 AM

      Well life doesn't suck, but the situations in it sure can at times! :)

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  4. Inner WhispersMarch 1, 2015 at 11:31 AM

    Ah, the letting go part is always the hardest for me. Hope things get a bit easier for you, Bev!

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    1. thesycamoretreeMarch 1, 2015 at 11:44 AM

      The alternative - holding on - just makes me crazy. It is hard to let go, but of course the cosmic joke is that the reins I think I'm holding are just an illusion!

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