When we are motivated by compassion and wisdom, the results of our actions benefit everyone, not just our individual selves or some immediate convenience.
― Dalai Lama XIV
Thursday, May 11, 2017
Of Two Minds
From the Tarot of the Sidhe, Dreamer Two (Two of Swords/Air); from the Green Man Tree Oracle, Hazel:
This black and white Sidhe moon made me think of the phrase, 'I'm of two minds.' Psychologist Daniel Goleman wrote, "In a very real sense we have two minds, one that thinks and one that feels." It's easy to discern the logic of the head from the tenderness of the heart, but when these two become entangled, decisions seem impossibly complicated. Hazel has long been associated with wisdom; it asks the question: "Do you see things as they are, or only as you want them to be?" Wisdom is not bound by what we personally know, but instead looks for information and tests what is found. It is courageous and flexible, willing to let go of prejudices, assumptions and preferences. In Buddhist psychology, the word for mind and heart is the same - citta. An awakened heart/mind (bodhicitta) means our mind and heart are open as the sky, not under the influence of what we want or don't want. It is a combination of wisdom and compassion.
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I focused on the black and white of Sidhe and the bird companion. All things are not either this or that. Strange that so many cannot see that. So many wars and so much bitterness.
ReplyDeleteLike the yin yang symbol of Taoism, wisdom and compassion are best when combined. :)
Deletewe think and feel, but that isn't enough, we need to act and live the consequences.
ReplyDeleteHopefully wisdom and compassion will give direction to our actions.
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