Understanding nourishes belonging.
― John O'Donohue
Friday, June 23, 2017
Nourished
From the Anna K. Tarot, the Queen of Pentacles; from the Meditation Cards, Anam Cara:
I lived with my grandparents until I was six, and my grandmother was very much a Queen of Pents woman. She didn't do much hugging or kissing, but she nurtured every living thing around her with her time, energy and resources. Having raised a family through the Depression, she was a practical yet resourceful person. She enjoyed growing flowers and watching birds, and she also loved having all of her family come for holidays (always cooking a huge meal for everyone). In her younger years, she rode horses, played tennis, and went to college to study art. If there was a need or cause that was valid, she gave generously. Now that I think about it, she was an Anam Cara (spiritual adviser and friend) to me as well. She taught and advised through her actions more than her words. I've had many of these spiritual friends over the years - from yoga teachers to retired priests. Their wisdom is carried inside of me and will not be forgotten.
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It's such a beautiful gift, the memory of our grandparents and what they have left us with. I certainly relate to your experience. I have very similar memories of my grandfather. A beautiful post Bev and thank you for sharing your memory.
ReplyDeleteMy grandfather was a very soft-spoken and gentle man - I think of him as the King of Cups (though he was also quite a mathematician!). Thanks for dropping by Cat!
DeleteWhat a beautiful picture you have painted from her with this post. She must have been a very special woman and so lucky with a loving granddaughter who recognized her for the woman she was.
ReplyDeleteShe was a special person, a mixture of kindness and strong will too! :)
DeleteI've been struck over the years what polar opposites the children of the 30's depression became. Rob's folks seldom spent a dime if they didn't need to, my friend Alberta bought and bought. When I cleaned out her bathroom, she had 70-some tubes of lipstick. The pantry? 7 crock pots, most still in the box.
ReplyDeleteI never thought about it but you are right; my grandparents would occasionally splurge, but not often. They mostly lived by: use it up, wear it out, make it do or do without. :)
DeleteLovely depiction of your grandmother. My grandmothers were mean spiteful women filled with bitterness because both of their husbands left them, which was almost unheard almost a hundred years ago.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry you had such women as grandmothers. I think you should adopt someone to be your grandmother now who is kind and loving!
DeleteYour grandmother sounds like she was quite a lady. Your recollections sparked a memory of my granny which gave a smile. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteGlad my memories sparked some good ones of your own! :)
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