From the Tarot of the Secret Forest, the Four of Swords; from the Faeries' Oracle, Lys of the Shadows:
The statue in this Four of Swords reminded me of a Buddhist saying attributed to Dogen:
Body like a mountain
Breath like the sea
Mind like the sky
The body becomes still like a mountain, allowing a feeling of being grounded. The breath becomes relaxed and deep as it flows in and out like waves on a shore. The mind lets things pass through it without attachment, like clouds and birds across the sky. Here we find rest for not just for the body but also the mind. We rest in open awareness, giving the whole of us a break. Lys of the Shadows is the patron fairy of social workers, therapists and all sorts of healers who attempt to help those caught in dark hopelessness. Hers is not prayerful hope she offers, but practical help. These two cards remind me to start where I stand then move outward. In the words of Maya Angelou, "As you grow older, you will discover that you have two hands, one for helping yourself, the other for helping others."
The only place to start, right where we are. One foot in front of the other.
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