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

Sunday, April 30, 2017

Creative Inspiration

This week I'll be using the Monstarot Tarot, a deck created and self-published by Joanna Nelson. I will also be using the Oracle of Toy Classics, a 25 card deck I created (and will be glad to send anyone a copy if you want to print your own set). Today's draws are the Page of Wands and Tinkertoys:
          Nelson describes this little monster as a free spirit not burdened by the expectations of others. His leafy antennae are always swirling like radar dishes, looking for creative inspiration. He is willing to boldly search out any place, and will talk to both the mighty and the humble. He knows there is no telling where or from whom the inspiration might come.  This Page is the embodiment of Julia Cameron's Artist Dates, a playful day for open-minded exploration. The keyword for Tinkertoys is 'Innovation,' and its adage is: "Originality calls for coloring outside of the lines." No matter what we create, from an architectural design to a blog post, there are always people who like to offer constructive criticism or positive praise. Some of the advice may be worthwhile to listen to, while other suggestions may simply stymie and constrict us. I can listen and learn, but ultimately I need to follow the beat of my own heart.

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  1. Carolyn TindorApril 30, 2017 at 11:31 AM

    These are pretty 'light-hearted' oracles. Maybe a good chuckle or two will help the day move along easier. I actually remember playing a bit with tinker toys. They were never my thing. Let someone else build things; I rather read the book about why it was built.

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    1. thesycamoretreeApril 30, 2017 at 12:44 PM

      I was a reader, but I was also notorious for taking things apart to see if I could put them back together again. :)

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  2. Sharyn Mallow WoerzApril 30, 2017 at 12:31 PM

    my craigslist had a wheelbarrow full of lincoln logs yesterday. A brainchild that failed. He was going to make birdhouses with them and lost interest. I didn't play with them either, too busy reading.

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    1. thesycamoretreeApril 30, 2017 at 12:46 PM

      I did play with Lincoln logs as a kid; instead of Barbies I had army men so I made barracks and such with them. :)

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  3. Inner WhispersMay 7, 2017 at 2:07 AM

    Can't say I ever saw tinkertoys before. However, I'm getting a crash course in all things building with my Little One, who's just getting into little legos.
    Hadn't realised the Oracle of Classic Toys was your own, Bev. More delightful creativity :D

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    1. thesycamoretreeMay 7, 2017 at 6:22 AM

      I was a tomboy, so I loved anything I could build with (though Legos didn't arrive until after my childhood :D). I was trying to keep my sketching skills in tact, and this oracle came as a result. :)

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    2. Inner WhispersMay 10, 2017 at 1:56 AM

      I was a tomboy, too, but more into climbing trees and hiking than building :D Haven't sketched in ages, and I'm most impressed with your dedication and inspiration!

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    3. thesycamoretreeMay 10, 2017 at 6:35 AM

      Tree climbing was high on my list too; it was the first sanctuary I ever knew. :)

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