From the Ferret Tarot, the Ace of Wands; from the Nature's Wisdom Oracle, Praying Mantis:
Passion, though a bad regulator, is a powerful spring.
―Ralph Waldo Emerson
The things that inspire and excite us can move us from inaction to action. We become enthusiastically motivated to pursue dreams, to create what we've imagined and to follow what calls us. Yet Praying Mantis suggests we slow our roll and take stock of those we might unintentionally hurt in our eagerness. Are we taking resources that don't just belong to us? Have we discussed our plans with those they will affect? As Ben Frankin advised, "If passion drives you, let reason hold the reins."
I did a drawing in coloured pencil of my plastic mantis figure, Dr. Evers Green, but as yet have not attempted a more serious painting. I resolve to do one in 2025! I love mantids, we used to get the Praying Mantises hatching out in our old property. There are other varieties of mantids. Could be worth an exploration, something to inspire and excite us? Or it could be just me that finds it exciting….Judy the Exciting One
ReplyDeleteI would love to see your drawing! All my time this month (rather than painting) seems to be policing my husband who seems intent on not following nurse and doctor orders.
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