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, February 7, 2017

Shaping Potential

From the Tarot of Timeless Truth, the Eight of Pentacles; from the Shaman's Oracle, the Dancer of Beginnings:
          Is there anyone who enjoys the day to day practice of something they're not good at in order to become better? It most assuredly requires commitment and perseverance. As author Richard Bach put it, “A professional writer is an amateur who didn't quit.” The Dancer of Beginnings takes the energy of potential and turns it into something more. It is that initial excitement and inspiration that can keep us going as we learn to master the skills we practice. My husband will be having the second of two surgeries today, so the skill I'm likely to be training in will be patience, as I spend several hours in the waiting room. My inspiration will be a new book from the library that I've been wanting to read. I tend to be able to tolerant a situation without complaint as long as my mind is occupied and focused on something other than wanting to be someplace other than where I am.

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  1. EllenFebruary 7, 2017 at 6:51 AM

    I hope everything will go smoothly and that he will have a fast recovery.
    Enjoy your book (which one?)

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    1. thesycamoretreeFebruary 7, 2017 at 8:02 AM

      Thank you. :) I'm a mystery nerd, so I'm currently enjoying the Armand Gamache series by Louise Penny and the Veronica Speedwell series written by Deanna Raybourn.

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  2. Inner WhispersFebruary 7, 2017 at 6:53 AM

    Ack, hospital waiting rooms, you'd think they'd use some nouse to design them to be less hellish! Good to lose yourself in a new book. Wishing you both well, Bev! (((hugs)))

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    1. thesycamoretreeFebruary 7, 2017 at 8:03 AM

      Thank you; books (mind-candy :D) have helped me maintain sanity on numerous occasions!

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  3. Carolyn TindorFebruary 7, 2017 at 8:46 AM

    Both cards speak of apprenticeships, always scary and yet exciting beginnings. The thrill to start something new. Hope you husbands recovery is speedy and your patience endures.

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    1. thesycamoretreeFebruary 7, 2017 at 8:57 AM

      Thank you. :) I think my patience will hold out as long as I have novels to read.

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  4. RoseFebruary 7, 2017 at 12:03 PM

    I shall be keeping both you and your husband in my thoughts, Bev. The Inspector Gamache series is on my tbr list. Comes well recommended from my bookish friends. Perhaps a thermos of tea and something sweet to tend to your body would also be helpful. Hugs and love, Rose

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    1. thesycamoretreeFebruary 7, 2017 at 1:47 PM

      Thank you. The tea will have to wait until this evening, as I'm off to do "tornado" recovery work. :)

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  5. TriviumFebruary 7, 2017 at 1:30 PM

    The eight of pentacle one of my favourite cards and my favourite pentacle. That's a beautiful rendition thanks for sharing :) I hope all goes/went well today.

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    1. thesycamoretreeFebruary 7, 2017 at 1:47 PM

      He's home and sleeping now - thank you for your good wishes!

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  6. CaroleFebruary 7, 2017 at 8:15 PM

    Wishing him a speedy recovery. You're both in my heart and thoughts. (((hugs)))

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    1. thesycamoretreeFebruary 8, 2017 at 7:05 AM

      Thank you - he's doing fine so far. He is itching to be able to drive again, so hopefully they will release him soon to do that!

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