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

Tuesday, June 7, 2016

Keep Calm, Extend Kindness

From the Ship of Fools Tarot, the King of Cups; from the Wisdom of the Four Winds, Fire:
          People today are always in a hurry with little patience to pause when they have an agenda. But the King of Cups is generous of heart, willing to listen and sit with the pain and joy of other people. He doesn't get personally entangled with their emotional ups and downs but maintains a compassionate objectivity. His offer of a cup of kindness comes with no strings attached. It is curious that the composed and mild mannered King has been paired with the passion of Fire. Brailsford suggests this card indicates the power change, but he warns that a warm heart and good intentions should accompany it. Change forged with anger and a desire to hurt will only harm the one who fed its flames. As a British WWII motivational poster stated: "Keep Calm and Carry On."

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  1. Sharyn Mallow WoerzJune 7, 2016 at 9:12 AM

    Kings of small countries can afford kindnesses, too small to fund wars.

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    1. thesycamoretreeJune 7, 2016 at 11:50 AM

      Too bad we can't send the kings of big countries to outer space for a while; they might have a change of perspective and heart. :)

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  2. Carolyn TindorJune 7, 2016 at 9:59 AM

    Small acts of kindness can lead to big changes. A kind word, a gentle smile, a little hug can really help bring light to anothers life.

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    1. thesycamoretreeJune 7, 2016 at 11:52 AM

      Yes they can! Reminds me of Mother Teresa's encouragement to focus on small acts of great love.

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  3. EllenJune 7, 2016 at 10:28 AM

    I think without fire in his heart his compassion would be rather shallow.

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    1. thesycamoretreeJune 7, 2016 at 11:53 AM

      Very true. It's easy to forget that passion can fuel kindness just as it can fuel hatred.

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