From the Tarocchi Celtici, the Four of Water (Cups); from the Art of Asia Oracle, "Old Man and Child" by Fan Zeng:
After experiencing an emotional onslaught, we may need a period to rebalance and regain our equilibrium. Though we seek a period of retreat, sometimes solitude can turn into isolation. Our mind then begins to spin stories, telling our heart that no one cares, so why should we? The fence we built around ourselves for peace and reflection becomes an island of discontent. Though the bowl is cracked in the Four of Cups, the nymph offers water from a small gourd. Like the symbolism of the ash tree and ogham nion/nuin, the water represents a gift of purpose and connection. The quote for the "Old Man and Child" painting comes from Thoreau: "None are so old as those who have outlived enthusiasm." This elder knows that joy and laughter are contagious; if he doesn't have any to spare, he'll hang out with someone who does.
To get the full value of joy you must have someone to divide it with.
― Mark Twain
God gave us instructions for a timeout with Covid. So of may retreat to far with the onslaught of so much going wrong in the world.
ReplyDeleteSafe is always better than sorry, but we don't learn.
There is definitely a need for safety right now, but we need to figure out how to physically distance without socially isolating. (Which can be tricky.)
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