Today's card is the Two of Air from the Gaian Tarot: a woman is listening to the all sounds around her, the twittering of birds, the sound of leaves in the wind and so much more. But then she stops paying attention to them and is just simply hearing them. It is only then that she is starting to hear that soft tender voice from within: The voice that only speaks with love and kindness and never is about fear or despair. She closes her eyes and she smiles because she hear whispers of Peace and Quiet which she longs for so much. In her hand, she cradles something precious, perhaps a talisman to keep her grounded and centered throughout the day.
I've seen this card many times already but today, for the first time, I noticed her necklaces. She is probably wearing these as talismans to represent the four elements. Today this highlights for me the necessity to not only think about life but also to feel, experience and want something from it as well.
I think I will put my four elemental crystals in a little pouch to carry with me throughout the day as my talisman. They will remind me to stop, breath and listen instead of always chasing toward the next item on my todo list
Aff:
I take time in my day to listen and be open to receiving insight.
(J.Powell Colbert)
I think I will put my four elemental crystals in a little pouch to carry with me throughout the day as my talisman. They will remind me to stop, breath and listen instead of always chasing toward the next item on my todo list
That listening is such an important part of inner guidance. But sometimes those old tapes of 'shoulds' play loudly in my head, and it takes a while to quiet them down! :) I like you elemental 'touchstones.'
ReplyDeleteSame here but my "touchstones" remind me four important questions to become present again:
DeleteWhat do I think? (Air)
What do I want? (Fire)
How do I feel? (Water)
What can I do now? (Earth)
Good questions!
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DeleteBeautiful post Ellen. The four elements always bring to mind the Circle of Courage and the Four Directions in Indigenous culture.
ReplyDeleteThe Summer before last I sat beneath the canopy of my big Maple tree, watching and listening with all my senses. It was a wonderfully uplifting and centering experience. I'll be doing that this Summer again! Thank you for the reminder!
Yes,a lot of these practices look a like. It is indeed a wonderful way to meditate. Your Maple tree must be a lovely spot to connect with everything around you and inside you
DeleteWhat a great inspiring post. I never thought about placing a couple of my stones in a bag to carry with me throughout my day. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteI usually carry only one stone with me (small one) but sometimes a woman needs to close to her crystals ☺
Deletethat little gathering of stones makes me feel like I do when I finish a yoga practice. Lovely post.
ReplyDeleteThanks Sharyn. That must be some really balanced feeling
DeleteIt's true, there is such a peaceful feeling in this card. I hope your talismans have helped you remember to check-in on yourself. Those are fabulous questions :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Chloe. Since I am inclined to only look at what I am thinking, they remind me to dig a little deeper. ❤
DeleteInspiring post. I hope your crystals brought you peace. :) Love the bag.
ReplyDeleteThank you my dear friend!
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