Post by EMPATHY on Oct 25, 2009 17:50:27 GMT 1
The knowledge that Janet is close to Michael brings questions as to what she would know about him. This is the card that tarot gives to us about her knowledge of Michael. Remember always that tarot cannot be 100 per cent and one must bear that in mind.
SLOWING DOWN.
Meditation is a kind of medicine - its use is only for the time being. Once you have learned the quality, then you need not do any particular meditation; then the meditation has to spread all over your life. Walking is Zen, sitting is Zen.
Then what will be the quality? Watchfully, alert, joyously, unmotivated, centered, loving, flowing, one walks. And the walking is sauntering. Loving, alert, watchful, one sits, unmotivated - not sitting for anything in particular, just enjoying how beautiful just sitting doing nothing is, how relaxing, how restful..... After a long walk, you sit under a tree and the breeze comes and cools you. Each moment one has to be at ease with oneself - not trying to improve, not cultivating anything, not practicing anything.
Walking is Zen, sitting is Zen. Talking or silent, moving, unmoving, the essence is at ease. The essence is at ease: that is the key word. The essence is at ease: that is the key statement. Do whatsoever you are doing, but at the deepest core remain at ease, cool, calm, centered.
The Knight of Rainbows is a reminder that, just like this tortoise, we carry our home with us wherever we go. There is no need to hurry, no need to seek shelter elsewhere. Even as we move into the depths of the emotional waters, we can remain self-contained and free from attachments.
It is a time when you are ready to let go of any expectations you have had about yourself or other people, and to take responsibility for any illusions you might have been carrying. There is no need to do anything but rest in the fullness of who you are right now. If desires and hopes and dreams are fading away, so much the better. Their disappearance is making space for a new quality of stillness and acceptance of what is, and you are able to welcome this development in a way you have never been able to before. Savor this quality of slowing down, of coming to rest and recognizing that you are already at home.
A good explanation of this tarot quoted below
"Knight of Rainbows ~Slowing Down~
"...we carry our home with us wherever we go."
Interesting how this tortoise looks confident going in any direction, at any pace he so chooses.
This is a Rainbow card , and this looks like a very earthy person who seems to have his stability and his sense of security. This card shows a natural slowing down for someone who may have had a shock. Suddenly what was once important, is no longer.
Other more important things come into focus and the person would not be as anxious to please others as they would now themselves first. This card tells us of someone who doesn't answer to another, doesn't cater to another, and feels himself to be true to the core, which seems to be enough.
Sometimes the body does,nt do what you want it to. The time is to rest and relax - sometimes just to stop and do nothing that is unncessary.
Sometimes we need a catalyst to open up our own eyes. This catalyst would enforce 'slowness' on us.
This card is similar to a walking meditation, which looks plodding but in fact is--or can be--precise and deliberate. "The essence is at ease."
SLOWING DOWN.
Meditation is a kind of medicine - its use is only for the time being. Once you have learned the quality, then you need not do any particular meditation; then the meditation has to spread all over your life. Walking is Zen, sitting is Zen.
Then what will be the quality? Watchfully, alert, joyously, unmotivated, centered, loving, flowing, one walks. And the walking is sauntering. Loving, alert, watchful, one sits, unmotivated - not sitting for anything in particular, just enjoying how beautiful just sitting doing nothing is, how relaxing, how restful..... After a long walk, you sit under a tree and the breeze comes and cools you. Each moment one has to be at ease with oneself - not trying to improve, not cultivating anything, not practicing anything.
Walking is Zen, sitting is Zen. Talking or silent, moving, unmoving, the essence is at ease. The essence is at ease: that is the key word. The essence is at ease: that is the key statement. Do whatsoever you are doing, but at the deepest core remain at ease, cool, calm, centered.
The Knight of Rainbows is a reminder that, just like this tortoise, we carry our home with us wherever we go. There is no need to hurry, no need to seek shelter elsewhere. Even as we move into the depths of the emotional waters, we can remain self-contained and free from attachments.
It is a time when you are ready to let go of any expectations you have had about yourself or other people, and to take responsibility for any illusions you might have been carrying. There is no need to do anything but rest in the fullness of who you are right now. If desires and hopes and dreams are fading away, so much the better. Their disappearance is making space for a new quality of stillness and acceptance of what is, and you are able to welcome this development in a way you have never been able to before. Savor this quality of slowing down, of coming to rest and recognizing that you are already at home.
A good explanation of this tarot quoted below
"Knight of Rainbows ~Slowing Down~
"...we carry our home with us wherever we go."
Interesting how this tortoise looks confident going in any direction, at any pace he so chooses.
This is a Rainbow card , and this looks like a very earthy person who seems to have his stability and his sense of security. This card shows a natural slowing down for someone who may have had a shock. Suddenly what was once important, is no longer.
Other more important things come into focus and the person would not be as anxious to please others as they would now themselves first. This card tells us of someone who doesn't answer to another, doesn't cater to another, and feels himself to be true to the core, which seems to be enough.
Sometimes the body does,nt do what you want it to. The time is to rest and relax - sometimes just to stop and do nothing that is unncessary.
Sometimes we need a catalyst to open up our own eyes. This catalyst would enforce 'slowness' on us.
This card is similar to a walking meditation, which looks plodding but in fact is--or can be--precise and deliberate. "The essence is at ease."