From the
Hezicos Tarot, the Nine of Rods; from the Way of the Horse, Lionheart:
A determined looking little fairy sports a pair of acorn earrings and an acorn cap (which makes me think of
this image). He's obviously incorporating the strength of the mighty oak, yet the faces in the staffs behind him whisper encouragement as well. They remind him of past challenges successfully met and reassure him that he has what it takes to clear this final hurdle. The stages of growth in the mushrooms suggest that his efforts haven't fully matured yet. While one cap is fully open, the two other mushroom caps haven't quite broken free from their
partial veil.
The Lionheart card offers several key phrases which seem appropriate with the Nine of Rods:
assertiveness without aggression and
the courage to feel and the willingness to act. Violence - whether in word, thought, or deed - is not constructive when it comes to making progress. I can stand my ground without causing harm; to do otherwise would only escalate and complicate the confrontations and disputes I must deal with. The second phrase implies a willingness to acknowledge the fear and observe it with curiosity. Doing so can supply me with the energy needed for action as well as the knowledge and awareness to respond appropriately.
I like to eat mushrooms but I don't like to think about them. Did you know the largest mushroom, the largest living thing on earth, lives just south of me? Yikes.
ReplyDeleteYou always have a way of enticing me with information that sends me scurrying off to Google... :D
DeleteI like to look and study mushrooms but not eat them. It's a texture thing.
Love the picture of the Squirrel and the Buddha.
ReplyDeleteBut what would you do if someone would attack you or claim your ground?
One of my favorite photos I've found on the web. :D
DeleteI think standing up for myself includes protecting and defending myself is necessary. It's just that if I start off aggressively, that's the only option I'll have.
Sorry to hear you're facing confrontations and disputes. Still, the standing your ground firmly but with a loving heart sounds like a good approach to take. And I love that Squirrel and Buddha picture, too ;)
ReplyDeleteI imagine everyone deals with such on a daily basis.
DeleteThat photo makes me laugh every time I see it! :D
"I can stand my ground without causing harm; to do otherwise would only escalate and complicate the confrontations ..." I can certainly relate! I had a situation not long ago with a male student at school. He wouldn't take no for an answer, and could easily black mail me if he wanted to. I decided to ignore him and let him find trouble elsewhere. It only took about three weeks before he did, and was kicked out of the school! I am glad that I stood my ground, and didn't make a big fuss. :)
ReplyDeleteThank goodness you didn't take the bait and instead let him trip over his own ulterior motives! I appreciate you dropping by BB. :)
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