From the Badgers Forest Tarot, the Five of Pentacles; from the Gemstone Oracle, Rhodonite:
If the only prayer you said was ‘thank you,’ that would be enough.
~ Meister Eckhart
A crow sits on a fruitless branch, battered by a recent storm. We can all find ourselves experiencing unexpected hardships. Pride (or shame) may keep us from reaching out to others. People in the past might have offered help, but if we didn't hear back from them we might assume they weren't sincere. Yet people get distracted or busy; it's up to us to follow-up and be specific about our needs (no one is a mind reader). Being able to help, to make even a small difference, can give others a feel-good boost that they might need too. Rhodonite is a pink silicate mineral often characterized by veins of black manganese oxides - an appearance that seems to symbolize both abundance and need. Yet its metaphysical meaning is gratitude, finding the good in even simple things. It is a practice that can serve us well during challenging times; by seeing who and what we can be thankful for, we have a ready list of resources.
Before my tornado incident, I had extreme difficulty excepting blessings of any kind. I am much better these days, and instead of insisting "i am okay" I graciously except and say "thank you" People move on with their busyness of their lives, and most will gladly offer assistance if we speak up. A lesson of the Crow, squawk when we need something, especially a gentle smile. ((B))
ReplyDeleteI think most people would gladly help if we ask. Finding gratitude after your experience took some effort, I'm sure. (((C)))
DeleteI have an unpolished slab of rhodonite on a stand on a bookshelf, displayed like a piece of art—I love the stuff -Judy
ReplyDeleteIt is a beautiful stone, much more so that rose quartz to me.
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