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

Monday, January 23, 2017

Water All Around

From the Greenwood Tarot, the Moon; from the Rune Cards, Lagu/Laguz:
           Sometimes you just have to laugh when you pull cards. My house looks like that egg-like stone surrounded by water (which is the translation for the rune Laguz). First, I'd like to say thank you to all my wonderful friends in the blog-osphere who left such compassionate messages. Yes, our home has a lake around it (had ducks paddling down the road this morning), but the water is beginning to recede. We are among the lucky ones; others in our community lost homes, possessions and in some cases loved ones. The rescue teams are still looking for missing people. One couple who died in the tornadoes had lovingly wrapped their baby and placed it in the dryer where it was found unharmed. There are miracles even among the losses. We will not let the tide overwhelm us with despondency, but will put our hands to the rudder to help each other rebuild and recover.

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  1. CaroleJanuary 24, 2017 at 1:12 AM

    So relieved you all are safe and well. I'm in shock by the losses and devastation that transcended... The words fail me! Please know that y'all are in my prayers. Godspeed to all of you. ((((hugs)))) x0

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    1. thesycamoretreeJanuary 24, 2017 at 7:32 AM

      Thank you my friend. :) Looks like we may actually have some sun today, and hopefully I'll be able to retrieve my car (parked on an incline).

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  2. TriviumJanuary 24, 2017 at 4:03 AM

    How you have managed to post in and amongst all that astounds me but I'm so glad have. It is really good to know you are ok. Hugs.

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    1. thesycamoretreeJanuary 24, 2017 at 7:33 AM

      Writing helps me sort the jumbled thoughts in my head. :) Thank you for the well wishes!

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  3. EllenJanuary 24, 2017 at 6:36 AM

    So happy to hear you are well and at the same time there is that cold feeling which this kind of devastation seem to cause.
    Sending you lots of love and strength to rebuild
    Encouraging hugs!
    Ellen

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    1. thesycamoretreeJanuary 24, 2017 at 7:34 AM

      I've become obsessively grateful. :) Your note yesterday was very touching - thank you!

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  4. Inner WhispersJanuary 24, 2017 at 6:40 AM

    So glad to hear you and your loved ones are safe, even while tears pour for the orphaned baby in the dryer. Stay well, and yes, the cards help give perspective, honouring and witnessing!

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    1. thesycamoretreeJanuary 24, 2017 at 7:39 AM

      Perspective and witness - that does describe the cards well. :)

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  5. Carolyn TindorJanuary 24, 2017 at 8:41 AM

    My thoughts and prayers are with you and everyone going through the tragedy and the trauma. Time. It takes time to recover and time to heal.

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    1. thesycamoretreeJanuary 24, 2017 at 9:10 AM

      I think the time factor is important to remember so no one becomes overwhelmed.

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