Friday, April 7, 2017

King of Pentacles – He makes my soul happy

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.

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  1. 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

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    1. Yes indeed it is and another thing about getting older is that slowing down comes naturally:D

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    1. I know you're the top boss but I am getting there, slowly but surely :D

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  3. "...the more time I have, the more I need."
    So true!

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    1. 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

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    1. I am starting to appreciate him more and more. :)

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  5. Your 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.

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    1. And 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.
      This could be anything from be writing a book or learning how to play an instrument, to taking daily walks or candle lit baths.

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    2. 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.

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    3. And that is a beautiful compliment! Thank you so much :)

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  6. Reading 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.

    As 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

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    1. 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

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  7. I 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.

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    1. I sure had Carolyn and I hope and pray there a many more to come!
      I wish you a wonderful weekend too

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