The great enemy of the truth is very often not the lie, deliberate, contrived and dishonest, but the myth, persistent, persuasive and unrealistic. ~John F. Kennedy
Wednesday, March 11, 2020
Persuasive Myth
From the Tarot of Durer, the Seven of Swords; from the Philosopher's Stone, Task:
It looks like the fox has outsmarted the men hunting it, but will the fox's luck hold out the next time? Ask the addicted nurse who steals meds, the white-collar businessman who embezzles, or the teen who shoplifts how it feels to be cunning enough to beat the system, and they will likely describe it as a high. Yet the Task card shows how such deceptive behavior affects us over time - first it's fun and exciting, then it becomes a little worrying, and finally we're so stressed we feel like we're cracking up. Being honest and open isn't always easy, but it sure beats trying to keep up with the lies we tell.
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No, one way or another it catches up with you; those thoughts that can keep you awake at night. Your Eight of Swords yesterday shows that in fact it did catch up
ReplyDeleteWe believe the myth until it bites us in the bum.
Deletewe think it preys on the mind because we are honest. Some feel entitled to take. And take some more. No remorse at all.
ReplyDeleteThat's the myth of entitlement, which is pretty popular.
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