From the Tarot of the Crone, the Nine Disks; from the Wondering Traveler's Oracle, Hibernation:
Ellen's illustration reminds me of the multi-story cliff dwellings of the Anasazi (Ancient Puebloans). Her point is that, while none of us are getting out of life alive, we sure can create a better life for ourselves when we cooperate. As Elizabeth Mattis-Namgyel explained, interdependence allows us to feel the fullness of the world that we are a part of, rather than the weight of the world against us. Hibernation reflects a time when we must rest or step out of the busyness of our days. A serious illness, a natural disaster, or just plain exhaustion can keep us from contributing yet allow us to receive. We all rely on others, sometimes more than we know. In time, we may become benefactors again in whatever way we are able. As Tolkien reminds us, "All have their worth and each contributes to the worth of the others."
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