From the Roots of Asia Tarot, the Four of Swords; from the Mah Jongg Oracle, South:
While one wing cradles the resting woman, another seems to conceal her from the outer world. When I need peace and calmness, I often find it necessary to disconnect from phones, computers, televisions and door bells. It takes enough effort for me to quiet my mind without being constantly bombarded by external distractions. But when life is chaotic and there are choices to make, my thoughts will often try and convince me that I am in the midst of a battle; there is no time to rest. Yet these are just the occasions when I most desperately need a time out. Otherwise all of my observations, plans and decisions will be tainted by exhaustion and stress.
South is the direction of the life-giving Sun, and therefore a direction of growth and success. It makes me think of long walks on a sandy beach. Being in no rush and letting life slow down to its natural pace makes more sense than trying to charge around like a mad woman. No longer in a race, my brain can clear out unneeded rubbish and make room for fresh ideas to come without pressure. On the left side of the Four of Swords card is a free floating feather. It represents the solution or creative idea that can come when I take a break and relax.
It's the reason I knew I wanted to move and live in the country Bev. Solitude and serenity are ever present and easily found here in Apple River, close to the water and the woods.
ReplyDeleteBut regardless of where we are, to be able to find a way to calm that chaos between our ears can be a challenge.
I only live an hour a way form a town of 11,000 and when I have to go. I sometimes even feel my stress level increase. I do know I'd never be happy in the city or the town for that matter. I'm happy without a cell phone!
That "chaos between the ears" is more of a challenge than the outer stuff! :)
DeleteI can't remember the last time I lay on the earth, face to the sun and let myself drift.
ReplyDeleteNo time like the present, friend. Hope you and yours are well. You've been missed on the blogosphere. :)
DeleteIt's why I wanted and knew I needed to live in the country Bev. There's is solitude and serenity to be found here in Apple River in the middle of nature, the water and the woods.
ReplyDeleteRegardless of where we are, to be able to quiet the chaos in between our ears can be challenge.
I only live an hour away from a town of 11,000 where I grew up. I don't like going because I can feel my stress level increasing.
I'd sure never be happy living in a city, though I spent much time there as a kid and a young adult. Nice place to visit but on the third day I'm ready to head for the hills!
I would love to live in the country, but the rest of my family would not! :D Plus we have an elderly parent who requires help around the clock.
DeleteThat's why I mentioned the chaos between the ears. I still have that in spite of where I am because it helps my soul greatly. I am very blessed to have been able to live where I am. Circumstances do not always allow for us to be where we want to be that's for sure. So we have to find that calm where we are.
Delete"Find the calm where we are" - Amen!
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