Sowing, Reaping, Recentering

From the Tarot de St. Croix, the Nine of Pentacles; from the Archetype Cards, Exorcist:

There's a season for sowing, a season for reaping. Self-discipline helps you know which is which.

~Gary Ryan Blair

          This woman has found something she enjoys and has turned it into a livelihood. But it wasn't just passion that got her to a place of self-sufficiency; having good work ethics made a huge difference. Yet she's found balance too, knowing when to keep her hand on the plow and when to enjoy the harvest. The Exorcist brings up something that may slip our awareness that could destroy what we've created - triggers. A trigger is a stimulus (person, place or thing) that cause a strong emotional reaction, often leading us to react unskillfully. The trigger may even come from within, such as a memory or sensation. A therapist or support group can be helpful in recognizing our triggers and coping with them through cognitive behavior exercises, deep breathing, meditation, journaling and physical movement. As Arlin Cuncic explains, the goal is to "detach yourself from the trigger, re-center, and focus on your coping strategy." Life shouldn't be simply survived, but appreciated and enjoyed.