I had my Vision Quest Tarot out and I decided to pull some cards. Here is one of the readings I did for myself. My card showed up (Queen of Wands) as did the Queen of Pentacles. My sense from what I saw is that this is about nurturing yourself so that you're able to give to others. Giving and receiving equally. I really dig this LWB. Great gems in the text:
"Your task now is to find a resting point within yourself. Even though an infinite power resides within you, a human body can only go this far. Kindly respect its natural limits, then you will have all the strength in the world at your disposal."
When I see this my first instinct is to criticize myself and say, 'Oh, but you aren't doing ENOUGH' but then I think, 'Why? Says who?' Anyway. I think things I need to do for myself are a great way to enter into 2013. Doing more can also include doing more for myself. Or it should, anyway! Self care is crucial to being an effective presence in the world, and not going crazy.
Hope y'all have a peaceful transition into 2013.
Love,
MM
Hey ho! Good cards for you. I see you struggling in several posts over time and attention for yourself.
ReplyDeleteI started thinking that if I spent time on myself and attended to myself, it makes me healthier and stronger for others, so in this respect, you might feel less guilty? It must be hard as a Mom to give to yourself.
My New Year reading was about equilibrium--maybe we all need the reminder?
Thank you, Judith!
DeleteYeah, I struggle with things and I often do it on the blog. Haha. I don't talk about everything but a lot of things. I am not good at keeping mum. ;)
That makes a lot of sense. It definitely does help to have that Hermit time alone. I forget it frequently.
XOXO,
MM
Hi MM,
ReplyDeleteTotally agree with Judith - you can't effectively care for others if you don't also take care of yourself. It's like that bit during in-flight instructions where they tell you to put on your own air mask before you try to put anyone else's on :)
Good luck with taking that time and finding that balance in 2013!
Lots of love,
Chloë
Thank you, Chloë.
DeleteSo far I don't seem to be doing a very good job with it, but it's only the 2nd day.
Hugs to you,
MM
363 more in which to work on prioritising yourself :)
DeleteCxx