From the Tyldwick Tarot, the Five of Swords; from the Antiquarian Lenormand, Fish:
A neglected outbuilding, surrounded by overgrown brush, focuses on a window with broken panes. Before the glass was broken, I don't imagine it would have been easy to see out because of the years of accumulated dirt and grime. The Five of Swords speaks of making a point or proving our opinion in a rabid, take-no-prisoners kind of way. Our sense of self is so tied to our ideas, we fail to foresee the destruction they can cause. Only after the damage is done (as with the smashed window), can we see clearly see that while we won the debate, we also carpet bombed friends, family and acquaintances in the process. The Lenormand Fish card implies abundance, often of wealth, but in this case I would suggest another form. It asks, "Would you prefer a secure bounty of opinions or an ample supply of friends and family with whom to share your life?"
Mostly it is loss which teaches us about the worth of things.
― Arthur Schopenhauer
eh. they'd just take my fish.
ReplyDeleteKnowing your neighborly nature, you'd have probably given it away.
DeleteI no longer need to prove my point. The only one I have to convince is myself. That in itself is enough of a challenge.
ReplyDeleteTo feel resolute in the choices we make is indeed a challenge!
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