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

Saturday, August 12, 2017

It's an Illusion

This week I'll be using the Ferret Tarot, created and self-published by Elaine Moertl. Along with it, I'll be drawing from Nature's Wisdom Oracle, created by Mindy Lighthipe and published by Schiffer Books. The cards for today are the Two of Coins and Bat:
The body posture of this little ferret says a lot. His head is up, reminding me of the phrase 'heads-up,' which suggests being being aware of what is happening around you. His paws are outstretched, implying a willingness to catch and deal with what comes around. But the most telling is that both of his feet are firmly planted on the ground. Staying grounded rather than only in my head can keep me healthy and whole when I've got a lot to juggle. Most of my gardening injuries have occurred when I was focused on the next task instead of the one I was currently doing. Bat symbolizes what is beneficial because it consumes insects (a brown bat can eat 1000 mosquitoes in an hour) and because they are pollinators (300 species of fruit depend on them). This keyword reminds me of how absolutely horrible I am at multitasking. I will make fewer mistakes and do a better job when I concentrate on one objective at a time and then move on to the next priority on my list.
Juggling is an illusion. ... In reality, the balls are being independently caught and thrown in rapid succession. ... It is actually task switching. ― Gary Keller


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  1. EllenAugust 12, 2017 at 7:37 AM

    The bat also reminds me how beneficial it can be to take a pause between our tasks.

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  2. Sharyn Mallow WoerzAugust 12, 2017 at 9:16 AM

    I'm not sure when multitasking became something to strive for.
    It was a sad day though.

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    1. thesycamoretreeAugust 12, 2017 at 11:47 AM

      I agree. More things might get done, but not necessarily done well.

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  3. Carolyn TindorAugust 12, 2017 at 10:14 AM

    I was once upon a time a marvel at multitasking, not anymore. I am a one thing at a time gal.

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    1. thesycamoretreeAugust 12, 2017 at 11:47 AM

      It's a requirement if I want to do something right.

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  4. AnonymousAugust 13, 2017 at 12:10 PM

    I love Mindy's deck, nice to see it here. Just so you know, Mindy will be publishing a book on botanical painting in November. I've got it on my wish list as a must have book. It is called "The Art of Botanical & Bird Illustration" and looks very good.

    I agree about multitasking not being a laudable thing for humans. We get scatty and thought particles go every which way instead of being focused. It's our focus that allows flow and thus greater accomplishment.

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    1. thesycamoretreeAugust 13, 2017 at 12:20 PM

      Her deck is one of the few whose borders I enjoy. Good to know about her book - thanks for that information!

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