From the Tarot of Pagan Cats, the Nine of Cups; from the Brownie Wisdom deck, The Fray:
This pair of cards explains why contentment can only be found in the present moment. One minute we're in the fine dining car of a train, eating a delicious lunch, and watching beautiful scenery from out window. In the blink of an eye, the train becomes the world's highest roller coaster without seat belts that's making a terrifying drop. It reminds me of the Eight Worldly Winds: gain or loss, status or insignificance, blame or praise, and pleasure or pain. We revel in the good times but rage against the bad. Such fluctuation doesn't mean we should spend the satisfying moments waiting for the other shoe to drop. Rather we should see them as a gift to embrace and enjoy fully, while understanding our pleasant train ride will eventually change tracks. As Judy Lief explained, "It is unrealistic to expect your life to be free of stress, but there is a real possibility that you could transform the way you deal with it."
Instead of shouting at the wind for perceived injustices, I try to look for the lesson. Doesn't always work; I still mutter at the driving habits of others.
ReplyDeleteI think sometimes the biggest lesson is to simply accept what I cannot change.
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