From the Lilifer Tarot, the Ace of Cups; from the Wandering Soul Oracle, Rebirth:
This demon takes advantage of a rain storm to fill her cup, giving her the resources to nourish her body, mind and spirit. The lotus flower in Rebirth brings to mind reaching up through the muck and muddy water until the sun is reached. Together these cards imply that we need something to lift and fill our hearts while easing our mind. Buddhist teacher Christina Feldman writes, "Gladness allows us to find rest even in the midst of action. Joy helps us to remember and treasure our capacity for ease and peace." But if joy mostly comes unbidden, how do we fill our cup with it? Feldman explains that this state has its roots in mindfulness, which brings an intimacy with all things. She suggests we also need to make time for 'sacred idleness' - not an escape from reality, but simply being rather than doing. Joy needs space to emerge.
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