From Foggy to Clear

From the Tarot of the Absurd, the Queen of Cups; from the Post Psychedelic Cyberpunk deck, the Fog:

When I have been listened to and when I have been heard, I am able to re-perceive my world in a new way and to go on. It is astonishing how elements that seem insoluble become soluble when someone listens, how confusions that seem irremediable turn into relatively clear flowing streams when one is heard. ―Carl R. Rogers

This Queen's body posture and gaze lets us know she is a good listener. She gives whatever you say her complete attention without multitasking. She listens without judgment and without trying to fill any pauses with words. She's the personification of patience and compassion. When you are finished, she might ask questions to clarify what was said or probe deeper. As Rogers describes, simply by being given a safe space to tell your story can allow clarity and understanding to arise. The Fog lifts. Such a friend is a treasure; just don't forget to listen to her too.