Leaning Post

From the Brady Tarot, the Five of Arrows (Swords); from the Wisdom of the Forest, Between:

This stranded, emaciated polar bear represents those moments of feeling powerless, when it seems as if we have no fight or strength left within us. The Between card suggests such times are when we feel betwixt and between - in other words, between a rock and a hard place. It is easy to feel alone and abandoned, even if that is not truly the case. But unlike this bear, humans can communicate their needs and ask for help. As Toni Bernhard encourages, "Open your heart to your suffering. [Focus on self-compassion rather than self-pity.] Often people are just waiting to be asked to help but won't make that first contact." We all need someone to lean on at various times in our life; no one can truly be an island.