From the Urban Tarot, the Five of Disks; from the Principles to Live By, Discernment:
Scott writes that we are fragile beings living fragile lives. The Five of Disks is subtitled Worry; it indicates a threat to our financial or physical security. This card takes me back several months ago when my husband was told he had a cancerous tumor on his kidney. When our knees buckle with such news, it is important to rely on Discernment, the ability to see clearly and objectively. Our emotional reaction can cause us to expect the worst and fear that there is no hope for any sort of positive outcome. When everything seems too big and overwhelming, we need a wise, insistent friend or family member to point out other beneficial alternatives if we take corrective action. As Buddha said, “Good friends, companions, and associates are the whole of the spiritual life.”
Oh no. Buckling knees at shocking news ... I have been there and actually did fall to my knees the moment I got off the phone. I hope all goes well for your husband and for you. xoxo
ReplyDeleteHe had a robotic operation at Emory in Atlanta, and they were able to remove the tumor and save 75% of a still usable kidney. He did not want to go all the way to the big city, but was prodded by his wife until he did!
DeleteThose Disks look like Wild Gears….(J The Helpful Commenter)
ReplyDeleteThey do!
DeleteOh that's good. By the time the tumour on my mother's kidney tumour was found, they couldn't operate. It was the size of a football and had spread far enough to wrap around her aorta. What's amazing is that the only symptoms at the time were that her bra felt tight and she was a bit tired. That was 20 years ago so I like to think there have been a lot of medical improvements since then.
ReplyDeleteGoodness! And bless her...and those who love her.
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