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, February 25, 2015

Inadequate Materials

From the Tarot of Pagan Cats, the Two of Pentacles; from the oracle Cat Wisdom, "Surprise:"
This cat has his paws full, as he tries to keep the rat pinned down while not spilling the goldfish bowl. Having watched my two felines perform amazing acts of balance - on narrow window sills or from atop a rocking chair - my money is on the cat. They are some of the most graceful and flexible creatures I've ever seen. Which nicely segues into the next card: surprise. There's nothing like being overwhelmed with obligations, then finding the unexpected has been delivered to your door. But this kitten doesn't look fearful or angry, reminding me that my attitude has a lot to do with how I manage things. There is a line in Steinbeck's Grapes of Wrath that says, "it was her habit to build up laughter out of inadequate materials." Finding humor in my humanness and the dilemmas of this physical life can help me maintain my equilibrium throughout those ups and downs. 

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  1. EllenFebruary 25, 2015 at 9:05 AM

    You are on the same wave length as Catherine today. She would say it is all wormpoo! :D
    Humor has helped me through a lot of "surprises". Maybe not at first when they were presented to me but in hindsight it helps if you can put everything in perspective with a laugh and a smile

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    1. thesycamoretreeFebruary 25, 2015 at 9:12 AM

      Yes, if I've lost my ability to laugh, I am living in a dark cave indeed. :)

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  2. Sharyn Mallow WoerzFebruary 25, 2015 at 9:17 AM

    Great post. the Pagan Cats is well done, I've not seen many images before.

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    1. thesycamoretreeFebruary 25, 2015 at 9:25 AM

      This deck was a gift, and I have been pleasantly surprised at the thought put into each image. Not what I would expect of a cat/animal deck!

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  3. UnknownFebruary 26, 2015 at 9:21 AM

    I love critters but I know I am definitely a cat person. So you had me at that. Well said regarding the humour as a must have. You're dead in the water otherwise. And who wants to live in a dark cave!

    Very well said Bev! <3

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    1. thesycamoretreeFebruary 26, 2015 at 9:29 AM

      Thanks Catherine. :) I know if I've lost my "laugh," I definitely need to retune my attitude!

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