Little Steps Forward

From the Prisma Visions Tarot, Death; from the Secret Language of Color Cards, Burgandy:

Impermanence means that the appearance of stability we take for granted in everyday life, for practical purposes, is ultimately an illusion, the construction of a mind infused with desire and fear.

—C. W. Huntington

The beautiful blooms of the camellias are on display now; each flower generally lasts about a week before it falls to the ground. On a regular basis, we are asked to let go of something we feel is integral to our life. Acceptance can take a while, and that's okay. We just need to be careful not to make any irrational or impulsive decisions during this period. The deep red of Burgandy asks us to find our passion. This may seem impossible if grief (or anger) has us in its grip. Yet we don't have to go back to what did before - we can take tiny steps toward other joys. How? We can commit to self-discovery (journaling or a therapist); we can express ourselves through art; we can maintain our connections to others; and we can offer ourselves kindness and compassion.