From the Prairie Tarot, the Seven of Cups; from the Medicine Cards, Whale:
A man stares at a blank canvas while multicolored cups dance above him. Where will he find emotional fulfillment - that person, group or purpose that could bring meaning and joy to his life? All the cups except one seem to be tilted so that anything in it would spill out. My guess is that these are avenues that have been tried before and found wanting. But the mind and heart like the familiar, and he might have a go one more time just in case it is different this go-round. The majestic Whale brings to mind a quote from Carl Sagan: "For most of their history, whales may have established a global communications network." Unfortunately, noise pollution in the oceans has disturbed the haunting songs of whales. Humans also have a communication problem, but theirs can't be blamed on anything outside themselves. We seek what we want and think will bring us happiness, but forget it depends upon a relationship with others. Do we bother asking them what they desire and expect? Do we discuss what we each are willing to give rather than just get? Relating requires connecting, and it's a two-way street.
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