The Crossing
The trees whisper
a promise of shelter
as we move
along the path
only to pause
at a bridge
connecting
one hill to the next
and rather than
moving on
we spend the time
to climb down
and peek
at the surprises
beneath
writing activity
Gideon’s Challenge
Deck Shibari
I check my mail
and what do I see
but a wonderful gift
waiting for me
A quintet of Lennies
have arrived in the mail
in bubble wrap and tissue
that I eagerly tear
and as ripping ensues
what I find within
takes me by surprise
and makes me grin
Both creative and lovely
each one has been
bound with care
My brain whispers “shibari”
and I just had to share.
Photo © ZenStatePhotography
Weekly Creativity Prompt – New Years Reflections
Pull a random card from your deck and decide what aspect of your life this card represents for you.
That’s not what happened, I remember… – Memory issues, and my aversion to looking into the past.
Pull three more random cards, and interpret them as goals, aspirations, and/or resolutions related to that aspect of your life represented in the first card.
A Goal – Queen of Cups – Seek out support from those you know are there to steady you emotionally when you try to dip your toes into the waters of the path. There’s a lot of emotional trauma back there that you are avoiding, and being supported by others can help you deal with it.
An Aspiration – The Empress – Healthy, happy, and abundant. You want to feel secure and nurtured. Cared for. Your past has made this feel like an impossible dream, but it should instead be viewed as a goal of self-healing.
A Resolution – Knight of Wands – Commit yourself to exploring and healing these past wounds, instead of buying them and pretending that they don’t exist.
DECKS USED: BLUE EARTH TAROT AND CAST OF CHARACTERS CARDS
Gideon’s Challenge
Where We Go
I crave raindrops
tapping out
slow rhythms
from cedar tips
to mossy ground
in muffled
melodies
that are scented
with the sweet aroma
of green
blended with
the sharp sting
of sap’s scent
on the senses
Photo © ZenStatePhotography
Gideon’s Challenge
Taking Flight
Dance with me
on the air currents
in an expression
of flirtation
and joy
as we play
chase the tail
with each other
through
space and time
until our laughter
fills the air
with the celebration
of being us…
together.
Photo © ZenStatePhotography
Weekly Creativity Prompt – King of Pentacles
Prompt: “Pull the King of Pentacles card from your deck(s). Compare the imagery between the card provided below and the card(s) from your own deck(s). How would you read them differently and why?“
Tarot of the Hidden Realm – The man in this card reminds me of Santa, which isn’t really at all out of character for the King of Pentacles. The imagery says to me that it’s okay to take comfort in those that make you feel safe and stable. Security is important, and spending time with those that help you in feeling secure is a valuable thing. It’s something to savor and cherish and enjoy while you can.
Storybook Christmas Tarot – You know that saying “Come to the Dark Side, we have Cookies”? That’s where this card takes me, although it isn’t so much the “dark side” as it is a recommendation to follow in the footsteps of those that have shown they have the skill and acumen to build a stable foundation and surround themselves in wealth.
Christmas Cheer Tarot – You know what is of value, how to obtain it and how to enjoy it. You know it’s worth, and will neither squander it, nor hoard it to yourself. Instead, share it with others, allow them to see the fruits of your labors, and use this to inspire them to follow your lead.
Xmas Elf Tarot – This elf seems just a bit cranky with his tight fist grip and upturned nose. The card appears to me to be a reminder that there’s a difference between stability and hoarding, and that can sometimes be a very fine line. This card reminds us to turn over a new leaf in how we see wealth (the snow drops in the foreground), and asks us to examine more closely what we perceive as stability and security.
Twisting the Leaf 