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.

Passionate Strength

This week I'll be using the Prisma Visions Tarot, created and self-published by James R. Eads; the companion booklet was written by Katherine Tombs. The oracle I'll be using alongside it is the Secret Language of Color Cards, created by Inna Segal and published by Beyond Worlds. Today's draws are Strength and 'Burgandy:'

          Rather than a lion with its mouth held or tied closed, Eads illustration is of many lions all roaring ferociously. The 'Burgandy' card is a reminder that sometimes we need to pull from our passion to stand face-to-face with what intimidates us. The things we hold dear and the people who are important to us can give us the courage to stand our ground and do what is necessary. Yet while we might 'roar,' there is no need to be aggressive. Part of Strength's message is to remind us of a greater spiritual purpose - wisdom and compassion. Attacking others does not fix the problem but exacerbates it. We need to not lose sight of what is important (and it's not the ego's agenda). What action would be wise and beneficial rather than simply self-serving?

We often think that vulnerability is a kind of weakness, but there’s a kind of vulnerability that is actually strength and presence. ~ Ram Dass