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, April 28, 2018

Source of Happiness

From the Shadowscapes Tarot, the Ten of Cups; from the Arthur Rackham Oracle, 'Imprudence:'
          A merman and his lover swirl and swim together in the ocean as the sun warms the waters. There are no huge sea castles or treasures in sight, yet they seem perfectly satisfied with life as it is. The emotional fulfillment suggested by this card fits well with an emailed quote by Mark Coleman I received this morning: "Nature teaches us simplicity and contentment, because in its presence we realize we need very little to be happy." Perhaps the people who are most at peace are those who recognize that 'stuff' is not what brings lasting joy, but open-hearted relationships with those around us. Imprudence is an illustration of Shakespeare's line, "Tis almost fairy time." A Midsummer's Night Dream includes a human child taken by the fairy queen. In this drawing, it appears pixies are interested in the unwatched baby in the cradle. The card warns that while emotional bliss is wonderful, it shouldn't make one forget one's duties or obligations.

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  1. Sharyn Mallow WoerzApril 28, 2018 at 10:03 AM

    something I admire, that helps maintain perspective, is when a tree falls, sapling to giant, the forest goes on. The sapling creates mulch, the giant, if left to natures design, will become a mother tree to saplings in her own right. How long it takes doesn't matter, the forest goes on
    https://i.redd.it/96zyrfg4zu3z.jpg

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  2. thesycamoretreeApril 28, 2018 at 10:10 AM

    That kind of holistic thinking and seeing proves helpful for living a contented life.

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  3. Carolyn TindorApril 28, 2018 at 11:23 AM

    Ohhh those darn duties and obligations!

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    1. thesycamoretreeApril 28, 2018 at 11:37 AM

      I suppose some duties could slide, but probably not the obligations. :)

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  4. UnknownApril 29, 2018 at 8:30 AM

    "Nature teaches us simplicity and contentment, because in its presence we realize we need very little to be happy." "Perhaps the people who are most at peace are those who recognize that 'stuff' is not what brings lasting joy, but open-hearted relationships with those around us."

    This certainly has been at the forefront of my mind lately! Finding gratitude in the countless small blessings and miracles in life fills our cup to the brim and then easily overflows. Such a great meditation today and every day Bev. That you for your post!

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    1. thesycamoretreeApril 29, 2018 at 11:32 AM

      Thank you for your kind comment! These posts are what help me set an intention for the day. :)

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    2. UnknownApril 29, 2018 at 11:58 AM

      You're welcome Bev! I certainly relate to what you say about setting an intention for the day.

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