Friday, November 10, 2017

The Hermit – Coming home to yourself

Spirit Within Tarot The Hermit Steven Bright blog blogger
For today I’ve received The Hermit from the Spirit within Tarot by Steven Bright.  Actually, I received it quite literally because it jumped out of the deck while I was shuffling. This deck seems to know me already quite well because it keeps giving me the cards I love the most.
The Hermit is one of the cards where we see the silhouette in the far distance which gives the card a very spacious feel. The Hermit is sitting on the top of a mountain. He carries no lantern but the light of the full moon is all he needs right now.
I identify with the Hermit on a very deep level. He is my guide and my shadow, so I feel he will be my teacher for a very long time.

Since I have been cutting down on my screen time you would think there would a lot of spare time for me to spend in Hermit mode but it is more complicated than it appears to be. Some restless, always need to be busy, part of me is frantically searching for other ways to occupy my mind. O my, how resourceful we are when it comes to undermining ourselves. Luckily for me, I have uncovered this “devious” plan so I am one step ahead of myself again. One thing I did manage was to pick up my meditation practice again which I am so grateful for. Each time I meditate it feels like coming home to myself.

8 comments:

  1. he did a really nice job on this deck. Great rendition on the Hermit

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    1. Yes I fully agree and his Hermit is stunning indeed!

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  2. Ah yes, the Hermit is a perfect meditation card! So glad you are coming back to meditation, Ellen, it's such a lifesaver :) The pink is an interesting choice in the background - the softer side of compassion showing through...

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    1. It seems like it has been forever since I meditated regularly. It does feel wonderful even though I have only practiced for a few times now. Maintaining this practice is always a challenge for me.

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  3. Spaciousness is a good descriptor for this card, as it does take distance from the busyness of life to get a clear view of things. Love this deck.😁

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    1. Me too!! especially the cards where the character is situated in the distance

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  4. I really like that Hermit. Something I can relate to. More so than the crusty old dude with a lantern. Meditation is a great way to calm and collect ourselves and get in touch with the Witness within

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    1. With this card it is so easy to see ourselves on the top of that mountain.
      I can't imagine why I stopped meditating back then. It is such a balm for the soul

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