From the Songs for the Journey Home, the Six of Wind Songs (Six of Swords); from the Magic Neko Deck, the Six of Diamonds:
You are today where your thoughts have brought you; you will be tomorrow where your thoughts take you. —James Allen
Our brains don't know the difference between what is imagined (our thoughts) and reality. So, we can be anxious about an actual experience that is presently happening, or we can endure the same anxiety about what we imagine will happen. I no longer recognize the country I live in, as daily atrocities continue to expand. Since a presidential term lasts four years - barring impeachment or a serious medical condition - we're going to have to endure another three. The Six of Swords/Wave Songs asks if I want to spend that time in a body flooded with cortisol, or if perhaps I'd like to change my thoughts to another channel. We all have the power to take that vise clamp off and find an inner peace. The Six of Diamonds reminds me there are innumerable realms to explore besides those that stoke fear and anger. It would be a shame to waste the next three years not noticing the pockets of beauty, wonder and kindness that still exist.
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