Wednesday, November 25, 2015

Listen to the Hermit…

Today’s cards are the Eight of Pentacles and The Hermit from the Anna K Tarot.  The Hermit is showing up very regularly for me and also other cards which are conveying his message, like the King of Cups from the same deck who is enjoying some quiet time, reading a book by his fireplace. They all seem to want me to take some time for myself. 

It has been quite a hectic week so far. Last weekend I went to visit my mother and how much  I love to see her and spent time with her, it still always a very  energy consuming event. So when I returned home I was more than willing to follow the advice of The Hermit. But life has its own agenda and Monday morning we’ve received some very thrilling news: My SIL has found a job very near to our home town so S and he will be moving out soon but they will be living close by. He has applied for jobs all over the country, so this job is an answer to many of my prayers. But the thrill of excitement has changed S into a small indoor tornado. Chatting about moving out, houses, furniture, color schemes has left me with hardly room for my own hermity ways whatsoever. And because I do love to be included in her eager anticipation to move out, you can imagine how difficult it is for me to find some balance.
The Eight of Pentacles is my cloaked temptation to keep control over my daily life. As long as I am cooking, cleaning, doing groceries, meditating, drawing my cards, leaving comments, posting pictures on IG, writing in my journal and uploading a blogpost now and then, I will have the reins of my life in both my clenched fists. (p.s. let’s not forget the upcoming holiday preparations :D)
Look how strict and severe the master is checking the work of his pupil. This is my inner parent who hates it when I slack. I guess he is never really satisfied and how much effort I put into it, it is hardly ever enough. I can always do better and more.
So today I am going to embrace my inner Hermit. Like a wise and friendly elder he will guide me into a more quiet and peaceful state of mind. He will be able to convince me to let go of all my to-do lists even the “spiritual” ones and to listen carefully to that soft inner voice which will tell me what it is I  really need in this moment.

I am even considering to take week off from my digital life and spend some real quality time with Me. So if you don't hear from me for a couple of days you will understand why and what it is I am up to: No-Thing :)

13 comments:

  1. Congrats to your SIL! Looking at that Seven made me think of you watching over your daughter as she begins her move and plans her new home. :) And then when she leaves and the dust settles, there is the Hermit relaxing the the quiet of solitude. :D

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    1. Thanks Bev. Your interpretation is more like I feel today. A few days ago I was a bit too overwhelmed by everything. Gradually things are settling down here

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  2. Job confirmation is always good news! It has it's bad and good sides but our culture at base is about independence, rather than multiple generations under the same roof. Happy week off!

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    1. Thank you Sharyn! So far I am enjoying it a lot.

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  3. No-Thing is sometimes the best thing! ;-) I am so glad that things are flowing onward around you, even though it has made it a bit challenging to get some of that valuable Hermit-time. And I am glad you were able to spend some time with your mother! HUGS.

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    1. Hi Olivia. Yes, also happy developments can cause too much turbulence for a Hermit.! :D

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  4. Happy Thanksgiving! Enjoy your ME time.

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  5. As a double Hermit I bow to your own embodiment of his message...with hermit-hugs thrown in for good measure. xoxo

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    1. Thank you so much Rose, from one hermit to another :D

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  6. That's wonderful news that S will stay near by: I can only imagine the emotions around your eldest leaving home for the first time! More Hermity hugs :D

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    1. Thanks Chloe! Big hug to you too and best wishes for Big boy! I hope he will feel better soon :)

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    2. Thanks, Ellen. He was back at school today, thank goodness :)

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