Pride-Blind

This week I'll be using the Morgan Greer Tarot, created by Bill Greer and Lloyd Morgan and published by U.S. Games. I'll also be using an oracle made of a combination of two decks - the Gods and Titans along with the Goddesses and Sirens. Both of these were created by Stacey Demarco and Jimmy Manton and published by Blue Angel. Today's card draws are the Five of Swords and 'Garuda:'

          Would you rather be right or be happy? Most people would say 'happy,' but our actions and words would likely tilt toward 'right.' Humans tend to be a pride-blind group of folks, willing to sacrifice relationships, jobs, and opportunities to prove we've got more common sense or knowledge than someone else. When we try to discuss an issue, there's always a 'but' that hooks us and keeps us from letting go of our opinion and entertaining another view. Self-justification and righteous indignation can goad us, and words with sharp edges soon find their mark. Garuda is an eagle-like Hindu god known for speed and martial prowess. He is the personification of courage; as a warrior, I think he would agree with the words of Zig Ziglar: "Knowing when to walk away is wisdom. Being able to is courage. Doing it with your head held high is dignity."