Change and Awareness
Once again, I got “X Change” from the Osho
Zen Tarot as my card of the day. This card has been popping up a lot for me the last
couple of days.
In this depiction we see a large spinning wheel filled with all
kinds of universal symbolism.
“It has often been said that the only
unchanging thing in the world is change itself. Life is continuously changing,
evolving, dying and being reborn. If you cling to the edge of the wheel you can
get dizzy! Move toward the center of the cyclone and relax, knowing that this
too will pass.”
When I asked my cards what would be a
helpful attitude towards Change, I pulled “VII Awareness”, where we see the face
of a childlike Buddha looking trough the veil of
illusion, which is torn away by awareness. This awareness, which is growing softly
inside each of us, is getting stronger and more confident each day without strive or struggle on our part. It teaches us to behave like a
witness and to respond to a situation instead of reacting instinctively to every
change presented to us.
This attitude will let us observe the changes
without being overwhelmed by them.
What a beautiful pairing, Ellen, and offered so gently. 'Awareness of Change' feels so spacious, no compulsion to do anything with change but bring your deepest awareness to it..
ReplyDeleteIt feels so calming. Just observing, noticing and accepting and only act when you are sure it is necessary
DeleteWhat a great answer for how to ride the waves of change - sink down into that spacious place where heart and mind are open and without labels, judgments and opinions (aka Buddha-nature).
ReplyDeleteWhen I read you post today I thought this post seems to be almost written especially for you.
DeleteI thought the same thing. :) That is a lovely piece of wood!
DeleteThanks :D
DeleteBeing a witness instead of sitting on the sidelines and having a discerning positive response makes for a life well lived I think, and like the rings of the tree trunk it begins to show the years of growth.
ReplyDeleteI love the way you have presented these cards on the wood Ellen.:)
Thank you so much Cath and also for pointing out the rings in the wood. I love it how we compliment each others readings. :)
DeleteMe too :)
ReplyDeleteYour draw reminds me how much I love this deck! May you find your way with loving kindness, seeking your own centre and finding far more :)
ReplyDeleteThank you Chloe for you heartfelt wishes :) And yes it is a very special deck indeed!
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