Resolute

While everything seems to be out of control and those things are going this way and that, the obvious choice is not to get caught up in the fray.  Hold firm, keep your place and let things settle down. 
I can't not count on my hands the times in my life I have jumped in the middle of a ruckus, and still have a tendency.  Less so now in my life, still there are moments.

The Flush

I love the soft sounds of a water fountain or the burble and gurgle of water tripping and playing across rocks in a stream. What a wonder to be out taking a walk along a creek to find a pond with this fountain in is center.  "Ahh, that was the sound that was calling me forward."  There are things that occur in our lives that seemingly just show up, similar to taking this walk along the creek, without us knowing we hear the call of something more. 
I think too much, mull over things, pull the strings loose and I begin to unravel. The Ace of Cups reminds me to listen for something other, and let it lead me to gently along my way.




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Be Kind

Be Kind.  Good words of advice, even when wronged.  Words once spoken cannot be taken back.  I've spoken my share over the years and done a fair amount of apologizing.  Sometimes though I let the harsh words stand.  I have two nemeses that I work with, and it seems I am right back in the thick of confrontation with them both.  They were the reason I left the inside sales job before and guess I will again.
Oh well, I guess I have some fight left in me and will not allow myself to be bullied, no matter what age.
I got no kind words left to speak to them.

Blink

I am about done with this King.  Wise and tolerant, unless you cross him or don't go along with his plans.  We have locked horns before and it doesn't end well.  With an attitude of ignore it until he gets his subjects' acquiescence is getting old.  He thinks he's a cutie and to some maybe so; at least those that don't want to think for themselves. For me, while he stares off I just may head out the other way.





Rider Waite-Smith Tarot

Ain't feeling it

Nope, i do not have that get up and dance feeling.  I do have lots to be thankful and grateful for, but dancing, ehh.
Maybe something interesting will develop today.






Later, much later in the day I realize that this card should have shown up in a reversed position. Harmony, not this day.

Noise and distractions

A reminder not to get caught up in the noise and busyness of the holidays and the end of year shuffles.  There is magic and it is all around us all year long.











Rider Waite-Smith Tarot

B.A.R.

Strange to see the Three of Swords this morning, but appropriate.  I had a lovely call yesterday evening from friends in Florida inviting me to come spend a week in January.  They would pick me up at airport so I wouldn't have to drive or rent a car.  Always encouraging me to move South.  I woke up this morning thinking about reasons that have me sheltering in place, besides the tornado trauma.  Betrayal, Abandonment, Regrets, are the three swords that pierce my centerness.  Just possible I think I am not worthy of finding my place in the Sun.  Then again, thinking through the above, maybe those three swords are lancing my wounded heart so the doubts can drain away. 
There is more rain on the way, after thirty-six straight hours of rain or drizzle.  Enough to give the gloomy gusses to anyone.


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