Today’s
card is the King of Pentacles from the Original Rider Waite tarot. He stopped by
to answer the question from Willows East for today: What is one thing that
makes my soul truly happy?
I didn’t
expect him at all. I had hoped for a more spiritual card but he,…”the cards are
never wrong”
Honestly I
do enjoy my stuff and lots of other gifts the physical world has to offer me.
I like my books, my deck, my home, good food and lots of coffee with chocolate
on the side. Also the older I get the
more kingly behavior I display; f.i. I’d rather enjoy my meals then have to cook then
myself J
Another thing
I seem to appreciate more lately is my
health and having time for myself. I see
both as a positive side effect of old age. Even though my physical health and flexibility
is slowly declining I appreciate the things I still can do so much more than I used to and that
encourages me to exercise and walk
regularly.
Time for
myself is one the greatest gifts. It almost feels like the more time I have the
more I need. When I write this down, I suddenly wonder if it is possible that having
spare time can become so addictive that we always need more…?
Anyway
these musings about the King of Pentacles have made it clear to me that his energy
indeed makes my soul happy.
I think it is a terrific quality to be a sensual person (as in appreciating the senses). That is one of the easiest ways to be aware of the moment! :D
ReplyDeleteYes indeed it is and another thing about getting older is that slowing down comes naturally:D
DeleteOld age. As if...
ReplyDeleteI know you're the top boss but I am getting there, slowly but surely :D
Delete"...the more time I have, the more I need."
ReplyDeleteSo true!
It is, isn't it! I could have a whole day to myself and still need more time. It's like I am craving me time
DeleteHe is my favorite King!!
ReplyDeleteI am starting to appreciate him more and more. :)
DeleteYour post got me thinking that striking a balance between 'me time' and time spent on other things occurs over a year or even a lifetime rather than a day or a week.
ReplyDeleteAnd your comment in turn reminds me of a book I once read: The Gift of a Year by Mira Kirshenbaum, which talks about how to carve out pieces of time during one year and reconnect with your sense of self by doing what you really want, dreamed of, need etc.
DeleteThis could be anything from be writing a book or learning how to play an instrument, to taking daily walks or candle lit baths.
that sounds like a good book - will look it up. I've been doing me time for weeks now I think because of having four months of non me time last year. Your post has help me accept myself rather than feeling guilty.
DeleteAnd that is a beautiful compliment! Thank you so much :)
DeleteReading this, I had an image of a clay pot that is fired (King of Pentacles being fire of earth). His energy is tempered, strong, allowing the fulfillment of physical enjoyment without being swept away by it.
ReplyDeleteAs for needing time to yourself, having gotten married so late I wondered whether I could make space for others in my life. I managed it, and children are like sand flowing in to take up every second they can, but I still need chunks for me. Made me think about this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SqGRnlXplx0 :D
What a beautiful image and such an inspiring video. It really encourages us to take care of the important stuff first! Family, of course but ourselves and our passions too
DeleteI love that thought, having more spare time is addicting. That is exactly right! When we were younger we were bored with all that time on our hands. Now it is a luxury we want and need to indulge in. I hope you had kingly sort of day and a royal weekend too.
ReplyDeleteI sure had Carolyn and I hope and pray there a many more to come!
DeleteI wish you a wonderful weekend too