Setting Boundaries

 From the Swietlistej Drogi Tarot, the Eight of Pentacles; from the Mirrors of the Heart, Voice:

Quality is never an accident; it is always the result of high intention, sincere effort, intelligent direction and skillful execution; it represents the wise choice of many alternatives. ~William A. Foster

          I imagine this woman as a quality-control worker; she checks the raw product before allowing it to go any further. Like the photographer who looks at shots before printing, or the gem buyer who looks for certain features, she must learn how to be discriminating. Voice shows an expression that comes from the depths within. It is a way to stand up for ourselves, whether it's to the dentist who treats patients as if he were resoling a shoe or the coworker who makes inappropriate remarks. Like the quality-control worker, we learn how to discern what is appropriate and what is not. They might not want to listen, but we have the right to speak our truth about our experience and set boundaries for behavior.