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| Shapeshifters Oracle |
Sometimes
you pull a card which you would like to put back into the deck as soon as
possible and I am not talking about the Ten of Swords or The Tower. Today I've
got Poe’s brave flight from the Oracle of the Shapeshifters. The caption says: “You will not let fear stop you this time”.
Caused by a
lot of negative experiences I have developed a large amount of insecurity, distrust
and fear and I am also often too overprotective of my daughters and too concerned about their welfare .
I know this
fear has prevented me from doing things I love and enjoy or going places I
would like to visit. I am happy to say that the last few years thing have
improved and I am grateful for that. I also know that everything is still possible
but I have to achieve it with baby steps. Positive experiences can change your perspective
to life. And gradually the things you used to fear seem less scary than before.
I also know my fear is mostly based on self-limiting thought patterns. (my
Eight of Swords mentality). The guidebook says: “You are going to be offered a chance to do something out of your normal
reality, and instead of thinking it through, again and again, and analyzing its
risks until you are immobilized. Poe’s Brave Flight asks you to take the
suggestions of another and fly high.” And also:“You
must allow uncertainty to enter your life – because your life is being slowly
killed by all the safety. Take a chance; Travel, explore and overcome a fear of
flying – all will be worth it, for you will discover something wonderful about
yourself in return. You are brave and capable of greater things!”
This
encourages me to challenge myself on a regular
basis to step a little bit out of my
comfort zone. I am confident this attitude will add an extra sparkle to my day. J
By the
way, when I pulled this card the first thing that came to mind was the song“Feeling good” by Michael Bublé. I thought it was very uplifting and encouraging
to spread my wings.
Birds
flying high
You know
how I feel
Sun in
the sky
You know
how I feel
Breeze
driftin' on by
You know
how I feel
It's a
new dawn
It's a
new day
It's a
new life
For me
And I'm
feeling good
I'm
feeling good
I've been trying to force myself out of my comfort zone lately (as a choice, though life itself seems to be good at helping me, lol). But once I take those first few steps, I realize that my mind has built up an illusion (as you said, 8 of Sword mentality) and I usually enjoy myself. Hugs and encouragement to you my friend!
ReplyDeleteThank you. It is somehow good to know I am not the only one struggling with this.
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Yes...this is a hard one for all of us, I feel. Good luck! Xxoo
ReplyDeleteYes it sure is :)
DeleteThanks MM
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Hi Ellen!!! Excellent post to think about!. I'm struggling too with some inner barriers, your words are inspiring to me. Beautiful song of Michael! (by the way, his wife is Luisiana and she´s an argentinian actress and model, they're always on celebrity magazines here)... well...it is not so much deep literature but I read it too! :D A kiss and Muchas Estrellas!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteIt doesn't always has to be deep literature to enjoy reading. Sometimes you just want to relax. So do I like watching crime series instead of art house movies :D
DeleteJajaja :D you are very right! and I like the crime series too!!!!
DeleteChallenges are not the easiest thing, but you can grow so much from them. Hope you did do something to challenge your fears - remember, even baby steps will get you where you're headed :)
ReplyDeleteThat is what I hold on to. Eventually I get where I want to be :)
DeleteI am stepping out tentatively from my comfort-zone too Ellen ..
ReplyDeleteAnother one flying beside you.
Flying all together we could be a we a mighty flock of birds :D
DeleteI'm envisioning a "V" formation now...
DeleteYay for flocks, always swapping who's out in front, breaking the wind for the rest :)
DeleteJust felt like sending you and M a gentle hug, and let you know you're in a corner of my heart today.
ReplyDeleteThank you
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SO much!
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