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

Wednesday, May 23, 2018

Be Accountable

From the Norse Tarot, the Four of Discs (Pentacles); from the Wolf Pack, 'Be Alert:'
          This ship's captain oversees his men raising the mast and loading the goods on his ship that will be used in trade. It's not that he doesn't trust his men, but he knows that excitement (or being hung over from a night of partying) can make people miss important details. There will always be folks who lose money or other resources and point the finger of blame at another person they trusted. But the 'Be Alert' card suggests we watch others more carefully; people might seem friendly and eager, but their actions speak louder than their words. Some managers never leave the office, completely unaware of the quality of work the employees are doing until there's a problem. There are people who don't worry about writing down expenditures because they think they can keep bank balances in their heads. Others spend money on credit that they plan to make in the future. The bottom line is we must be accountable for our own resources. 

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  1. UnknownMay 23, 2018 at 7:56 AM

    A very timely post Bev as I'm very involved in a Board with our local seniors facility and this comes up time and time again. Accountability is a biggie, and for me goes hand in hand with the word responsibility, what I came to I learn over the years the hard way. But I'm so very grateful it's something I embrace now, rather than run away from, and it sure is a happier, healthier way of life with integrity, that enables peace of mind.

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    1. thesycamoretreeMay 23, 2018 at 7:27 PM

      Argh... People who scam the elderly make me so angry.Glad you are there to lend some ideas to help this group.

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  2. Carolyn TindorMay 23, 2018 at 8:56 AM

    I never quite understood letting others make decisions for you. We really do need to hold ourselves accountable.

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    1. thesycamoretreeMay 23, 2018 at 7:29 PM

      It makes me think of actors or musicians who are busy spending tons of money and not paying attention to who is managing their finances.

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  3. Sharyn Mallow WoerzMay 23, 2018 at 11:01 AM

    I'm amazed at how many people with positions of management have never once spent a do doing the job they oversee.

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    1. thesycamoretreeMay 23, 2018 at 7:31 PM

      Those are the places where people complain about the service. While the cat is away the mice will play.

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