What Happened

From the Light and Shadow Tarot, the World; from the Art Rounds Oracle, Tree Rings:

Experience is not what happens to you; it's what you do with what happens to you.

—Aldous Huxley

This Earth Mother gives birth to all beings, but it is up to each one to do some learning for the sake of their own safety and well-being. There's no need to sign up for college classes, as life will offer lessons freely - from life-affirming and life-threatening to wonderous and horrible. We might not always take advantage of these 'classes,' but sometimes the best lessons come from bad judgment. Hopefully what is learned will open our heart and mind so that we begin to walk in the world a little differently. Tree Rings are layers of wood that reveal a tree’s age and past environmental conditions. It represents records and observations of the past, and reminds me of writing daily, whether a journal or blog. It's a way to take stock of our thoughts and feelings, but it also serves as a reminder of good times and times of resilience.