From the New Liminal Tarot, the Ten of Wands; from the Inward Oracle, Closure:
A man walks barefoot over hot coals carrying a heavy load while attempting to get to the burning tower in the distance. This card reminds me of the 9/11 First Responders as well as the EMTs, nurses and doctors dealing with the ongoing pandemic. In such cases, the motive to save a life can push us beyond exhaustion and hunger (and I bow with gratitude to all of these folks). Yet there are other times when we pick up the heavy load of others, taking on their obligations that should be their responsibility. This makes as much sense as trying to carry all the luggage we find at the airport carousel, even if the tags don't have our name on them. But do we have the right to take away the challenges of others that can help them learn to be responsible and accountable for themselves? The Closure card shows a seated twist, a pose said to energize the spine and improve posture. The booklet journal prompt asks: "What are you holding onto that is weighing you down? What would it feel like to put it down?" Stand up straight, take a deep breath, and just say 'No more.'
The oldest, shortest words— "yes" and "no"— are those which require the most thought.
― Pythagoras
I love that post. Not sure if I find the ten brilliant or absurd :)
ReplyDeletedoh, meant pose.
DeleteI wonder if she's trying to get us to look a little more closely at our motives behind extreme efforts. How often have we kept doing something just because of that inner voice telling us to be "good" and not to be a quitter?
DeleteSometimes our insecurities makes us hold on those things, thinking we have to prove ourselves.
ReplyDeleteYou're right - I think proving our worth plays a big part.
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