I use tarot and oracle cards as tools for reflection and contemplation. Rather than divining the future, they are a way for me to look more deeply at the "now."
"The goal isn't to arrive, but to meander, to saunter, to make your life a holy wandering." ~ Rami Shapiro

Tuesday, August 16, 2022

The Path of Love

From the Cosmic Tarot, the Lovers; from the L'Oeil de Lotus, Work:

Attachment is the very opposite of love. Love says, “I want you to be happy.” Attachment says, “I want you to make me happy.”
—Tenzin Palmo

If you've ever been in a committed relationship, you know the truth of this Lovers/Work pairing. It requires one to give space to the other, to allow them to pursue interests and paths that might not be our own. It requires the willingness to listen more than we speak, with the intention of healing and understanding rather than proving a point. It requires time and attention, the sharing of experiences. It requires being willing to agree to disagree in a way that is respectful and leaves both partners with their dignity in tact. It requires wishing for joy, peace and fulfillment for the other while simultaneously realizing it is not our responsibility to make these happen. Simple kindness is the foundation of the building of such a relationship. Yes, it is requires work, but it definitely is worth it with the right partner.


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  1. AnonymousAugust 16, 2022 at 11:49 AM

    All relationships require work, some more than others. It is worth it though because we are not islands, we need others.

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    1. thesycamoretreeAugust 16, 2022 at 12:10 PM

      Yes indeed, even the relationships with our four-legged friends. :)

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    2. AnonymousAugust 16, 2022 at 12:11 PM

      This was Carolyn again, I am signed in so don't know why it comes up anonymous

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    3. thesycamoretreeAugust 16, 2022 at 1:01 PM

      I was thinking it was. 😊

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