The Pleasure of Simple Joys

From the Sun and Moon Tarot, the Six of Cups; from the Wisdom Keepers Oracle, Precision:

          Since this is a Thoth-based deck, the keyword for the Six of Cups is 'pleasure.' The simple joy of the kids playing in the water is possible for adults too, particularly those who've known great challenges and deep pain. For folks in this group, the extraordinary can be found in the ordinary and pleasure in even the day to day tasks. While others may spin out emotionally over every little thing that doesn't go their way, they know that such things aren't worth wasting energy on. The Precision card backs up this way of thinking, encouraging us to look with discernment at situations so that we see them clearly, with wisdom and compassion. When our peace and contentment are anchored within, they won't be easily disturbed by the passing storms outside of us. 

They say a person needs just three things to be truly happy in this world: someone to love, something to do, and something to hope for. ― Tom Bodett

A Full Colander?

This week I'll be using the Sun and Moon Tarot, created by Vanessa Decort and published by U.S. Games. I'll also be drawing from the Wisdom Keepers Oracle, created by Rosy Aronson and published by Seal Pup Press. Today's draws are the Ten of Cups and Precision:

          Since this is a Thoth-based deck, the Ten of Cups has been given the keyword "satiety," meaning full and satisfied. This sweet couple under the full moon and starry skies makes me think of a tagline from the 1980s by Old Milwaukee beer: "It doesn't get any better than this." I'm sure I've had many such moments of contentment, but I don't remember most of them. Why? Because while part of me enjoyed the moment, another part of me was already wondering what was next. I want to tell this couple to focus on all the sensations and feelings surrounding them right now. Don't be in a hurry to move life along.
          The Precision card shows a fellow with a tattooed lotus and yoga pose (tree) on his forehead. The lotus is a symbol of being awake and the asana is one that requires balance. Both fit well with the keyword for this wisdom keeper. But even if I'm focused and accurate, I can still bypass the emotional element. I can technically do all the right things as a daughter, wife, mother or friend and yet leave the person I'm with feeling like something is missing. The reason may be my actions stem from my head and not my heart. I'm doing my duty without a loving motive underneath. That kind of behavior can wreck any relationship over time. But if I am fully present, I can perhaps short-circuit that kind of attitude and action with simple awareness.