From the Somnia Tarot, the Queen of Wands; from the Lojong for the Layperson deck, Slogan 21 (Always maintain only a joyful mind.):
It's no wonder this woman is so charismatic and confident; creative inspiration flows from her and never seems to diminish. What's so extraordinary about the Queen of Wands is that she loves to encourage others, so she'll gladly share her ideas to jump-start someone else's creative process. The lojong slogan "Always maintain only a joyful mind," reminds us that conditions don’t have to control us; we can choose where to place our attention. Zen teacher Darlene Cohen reassures us that we can "widen our weave," creating space to see beyond our pain and struggles. In regard to the Queen, it can be easy to be jealous of her - feeling less creative, outgoing, and talented. But if we widen our weave, we might just discover some pretty amazing and wonderful things about our life too.
You need to cultivate skills that enable you to be present for all of your life, not just the moments you prefer. ~ Darlene Cohen
So many times we feel like Life is a challenge, and yes it can be, but the wonderful experiences along the way are so worth the bumps in the road. The Queen of Wands knows this and is open with expectation.
ReplyDeleteI think of her as the pragmatic optimist. :)
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