From the Anima Mundi Tarot, the Six of Swords; from the Nature's Pharmacy deck, Valerian:
Pain... lops off the branch of every indifference.
―Rumi
Birds take to the sky as the season for migration begins. Our history with a person or group can lay down roots that make it hard to move on, even when things become difficult. But as Rumi notes, pain can a great motivator for us to seek peace and mental ease elsewhere. Valerian's roots are dried and used in a tea or capsule as a sedative or sleep aid. The downside is this herb's smell - imagine a boy's gym locker at the end of a school year. Both of these cards are a reminder that change, even when it is for the good, can be unpleasant. But a little discomfort at the beginning is better than a lifetime of it.
Every now and then we get some valerian for our outdoor pots, so I know about the smell. It’s still a large impressive plant though. I hope your back is feeling better. (Judy)
ReplyDeleteI started physical therapy today, but it sounds like I'm going to have to be patient! Doc gave me some Meloxicam for the really bad days, which helps.
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