From the Neuzeit Tarot, the Two of Wands; from Rory's Story Cubes, the Whip:
The figures representing the two wands on this card remind me of a mother and daughter. One represents tradition and the other innovation. There is nothing wrong with enjoying the familiar ways of doing things, but change (the Whip) can force us to do something new. My mom has hosted Thanksgiving dinner for many years, doing the bulk of the cooking (and declining most offers to help). But at 87, she tires more easily, and having a lot of things cooking at once has become like spinning plates. She has decided that we'll still gather together but forgo the turkey and dressing and just have something very simple to eat. When traditions are replaced, it is important to realize we don't have to get upset if we consider the root of their purpose - in this case, the gratitude of simply being together.
Respecting but not revering the past is good advice. I'll remind myself of it while reading my old journals and feeling old emotions rise up in response. I don't want to act on them in the present or treat them as important now. Those days are gone and I know more now than I did then. Water under the bridge, baby!
ReplyDeleteIt's good to learn from the past and enjoy the memories, but not drag it around with us.
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