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, September 30, 2016

My Best Thinking

From the Tarot of Pagan Cats, the Ten of Swords; from Brownie Wisdom, Time:
          As the cobwebs on the altar show, we can get stuck in a certain viewpoint. In 12 Step rooms around the world, there is a phrase heard often: "My best thinking got me here." My ego is great at coming up with all kinds of strategies to solve my problems, yet it often keeps me in a rut and makes things worse. To borrow from the mind of Einstein, a new kind of thinking is essential. I need to empty my cup of solutions and allow it to be filled by a new source. Judging by the stardust swirling in the night sky, it appears this cat agrees. The Brownie suggests time is a factor. I might want to lay on my bed of nails and feel sorry for myself, but what will that accomplish? It won't make me feel better or change anything - self-pity just keeps me stuck in a circular mindset. Time to listen to another's wisdom besides my own.

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  1. EllenSeptember 30, 2016 at 9:13 AM

    If you want something to change, change something; anything :)

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    1. thesycamoretreeSeptember 30, 2016 at 9:20 AM

      In this case, I need to get a second opinion that isn't mine! :)

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    2. EllenSeptember 30, 2016 at 9:22 AM

      anything I can help with?

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    3. thesycamoretreeSeptember 30, 2016 at 9:41 AM

      Not unless you can prescribe something for bursitis! (Thank you though my friend.)

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    4. EllenSeptember 30, 2016 at 10:58 AM

      I'm sorry to hear that you are suffering from this.
      hugs

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  2. Carolyn TindorSeptember 30, 2016 at 2:08 PM

    Your explanation reminds of those repeating fifty to sixty similar thoughts everyday. What is the gal holding on in the card?
    Also I went to Louise Hay's book on YOU CAN HEAL YOUR LIFE, and she has patterns and affirmation for almost all afflictions. Bursitis: probable cause is, Repressed anger. Wanting to hit someone. The new thought pattern or affirmation: Love relaxes and releases all unlike itself. Whatever I hope you feel better.

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    1. thesycamoretreeSeptember 30, 2016 at 5:18 PM

      The cause is not anger but exercise in my case. :) Too many push-ups!

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    2. Carolyn TindorSeptember 30, 2016 at 7:42 PM

      Maybe the exercises are making you angry. I know I don't like doing them. Why me? Why do I have to exercise? That's me.

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    3. thesycamoretreeSeptember 30, 2016 at 10:06 PM

      I actually enjoy exercise, but then I only choose types of exercise that I think are fun. :)

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  3. Sharyn Mallow WoerzSeptember 30, 2016 at 7:07 PM

    ooo, owww. Had that back when I wore heels. Ow owow. for the first time in years I have no bossy advice on the subject. I may have to lie down for a minute :0

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    1. thesycamoretreeSeptember 30, 2016 at 10:03 PM

      Talked to a doc friend who will be in town on Mon. that I can see (since my self-treatment doesn't seem to be helping). :)

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