Investment

From the Somnia Tarot, the Ace of Coins; from the Spirits of Nature Oracle, Air:

The key is in not spending time, but in investing it.

—Stephen R. Covey

In a half-buried chest, a treasure awaits - but not necessarily the kind we can put in the bank. Each day we have the resource of time to spend, and some moments hold something valuable. It may be unexpected free time to practice a new skill or enjoy a hobby. Perhaps it is a day with lessening pain or illness that allows us to move more freely. What bit of contentment can we uncover today? Air is given the keyword 'ruach,' a Hebrew word that means spirit, breath or wind. How could we spend a little of our day investing it in what inspires us, what fills us with a joy for life?

Pennies in my Pocket

From the Ship of Fools Tarot, the Ace of Coins; from the Wisdom of the Four Winds, Air:

          This fellow pulls a giant coin over rough terrain, which fits with the gift of physical resources and the effort needed to make wise use of them. Most everyone wants their money to accrue interest, their bodies to be healthy and their time and energy not to be wasted. But how can we develop and create something tangible with the portion we've received? The media would have us compare ourselves with what others have, tempting us with the thought that we need something in particular to make us feel secure and fulfilled. But the freedom of the Air card suggests that we don't need to reduce our possibilities down to the size of a thimble. An open mind can widen and hold infinite opportunities instead of only a few.

Beginner’s mind is Zen practice in action. It is the mind that is innocent of preconceptions and expectations, judgments and prejudices. Beginner’s mind is just present to explore and observe and see “things as they are.” —Zenkei Blanche Hartman