The masks we wear

"There is no way to leave the past behind. Each step wears down the shoe just a bit, and so shapes the next step you take, and the next, and the next. Your past is always under your feet. You cannot hide from it, run from it, or rid yourself of it. But you can call it up, and come to terms with it. Are you willing to do that?" ~ Aeclectic Tarot





The Linestriders's Journey Tarot
Siolo Thompson

Expansion, contraction

What we focus on expands.  We have all heard this.  Our focus is the compass for the path we take.  It is challenging to monitor our focus constantly to keep us in the clear.  Such much negativity, fear, hate, and anger swirling around us, that some is bound to cling.  The work must begin with ourselves where there is always room for improvement.   A prayer for other helps too.

Reminders

The lovely mermaid has opened her chest of jewels and trinkets, reminding herself of the wonder of her life.  She has found and collected lost and forgotten bits of this n that in her
water-world. 
Sometimes I need to remind myself of all the good in my life.  Gratitude is the Abracadabra! 

From where I sit

So many people cards this week.  Many with much to say.  Will I listen?  Sometimes, but I will admit, I almost never listen to what old men have to say.  They administer and admonish from their platforms, which are not the same as mine.  Occasionally there can be good information, with their long history of experience.  Offered yes, demand no.
Now I am becoming the "old" or older and my advice and experience needs only be offered if asked.  Something for me to keep in mind.

Compare, select

Worry less. Count your blessings more.
We can choose our reaction to the shadows. 
Woe is me, or say to oneself, I can do this. 
Grab a hold of the good and let go of the things that don't work.

Easy peasy

The Queen of Cups has joined the King who stopped by yesterday.  His stability with her support is a win-win situation.  I have several issues that have parked on my doorstep and this Watery Pair are reminding me not to let my emotions get the better of me.  Let the solutions flow to me and so far they have.  Like my watery cousins, ride the waves and not swim against the tide.  Easier going that way.
With the Queen's meditative pose she also may be suggesting that quiet contemplation is also an acceptable response.

Questionable

Wonder what watery business the King of Cups has with me today?  Poseidon or Neptune?  With The World positioned the first day of the week, I guess he has joined me to help with any emotional stability I may need. Besides that it always helpful to have someone along to that is supportive.
Watching the news this morning and all the reports about people flocking to the beach, I wonder what are they thinking?  Wonder how they will feel about themselves when they become ill or others in their group-along are stricken.  I love the beach and being near the water, but even with my much appreciation of the water-world, I would not venture out amongst the crowds.