Today’s card is the Child of Air from the Gaian Tarot. The Children (Pages) in this deck are all curious, wondering, playful, and they all have a “beginners mind”
The Child of Air is definitely in awe of the rabble of butterflies which is flying around her. One of the butterflies is even resting on her hand. Because of her calm and steady posture, she is not at all startled by the fluttering of wings around her head. No, she is totally focused on that one big yellow butterfly sitting on her hand.
The Child of Air encourages us to be open-minded to all kinds of points of view and to soak up whatever information we can get our hands on. But, she also teaches us to stay alert and present so we will not drown ourselves in numerous redundant facts and loose perspective of what we wanted to accomplish the first place.
Affirmation . “I learn new things by keeping an open mind.”
If we could only keep her open, curious mind without all those useless judgments we add to everything we learn about (constant categorizing).
ReplyDeleteSometimes during a medtaiton I "know" things but immdiately when I put labels and words to it and it's gone or at least it's reduced to a shadow of the orignal insight
DeleteThis is one of my favorite cards from the Gaian Tarot and well most decks. Simple, lovely magic. To be able to commune with Nature does wonders. Lovely that she is one of those that cherishes nature and not one of the children that catch butterflies and lighting bugs and keep them in a jar for self amusement. I apologize every time I hit a butterfly with my car.
ReplyDeleteI do too if I notice it.
DeleteI can never understand how anyone could hurt an animal on purpose.
Now I am gettigng overly conscious about me eating meat sometimes.... :(
It is such a joy to see a butterfly. This post got me thinking about planting some lavender to encourage them in the garden :)
DeleteWe have three lavendershrubs and a buddleia in our garden to tempt those lovely creatures to visit us
DeleteHa ha, too often I'm tempted to flutter off with the butterflies. I've been going to bed later than is good for me as I dip into 'just one more' book, in search of a tidbit or explanation. Enjoy the new thoughts, and remember to also stay focused - good advice! ;)
ReplyDeleteFluttering thoughts and staying up late is very understandable with these temperatures and who can resist the temptation of a good book :)
DeleteCertainly not me :D
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