When you ask the Kindreds a question, you should be prepared for an answer. I had some time before the baby came over this morning, and so pulled out my oracle deck and asked the 3 Kindreds one single question. What do I need to change about myself? Yes, I am a glutton for punishment... er, I mean bettering myself.
The Ancestors offered me the Cow in reverse. This card when reversed is all about how I give my energy and gifts to others. Awww, isn't that nice? The cow is pointing to how I give well, but don't receive so graciously.
"You can only give if you are also able to receive. How easy is it for you to receive the love and concern of others?"
OUCH
Even more so, because this is something that keeps getting pointed out to me from various sources (including a few friends). I have no issue with giving to others, and caring about their problems and issues, but I get extremely uncomfortable when people try to help me with my stuff. I have no idea why, but I am hoping I can work on it anyway.
"You can only give if you are also able to receive. How easy is it for you to receive the love and concern of others?"
OUCH
Even more so, because this is something that keeps getting pointed out to me from various sources (including a few friends). I have no issue with giving to others, and caring about their problems and issues, but I get extremely uncomfortable when people try to help me with my stuff. I have no idea why, but I am hoping I can work on it anyway.
The Spirits of this Land and Place gave me the bear in reverse.
"Bear gives a clear warning that you must take care not to be overwhelmed by the ferocious mother, by the berserk warrior- by forces of anger and primal ferocity..."
It takes a fair amount to make me angry (my anger tends to turn into depression within seconds of the initial flash point). When I do get riled up, it burns extremely hot and tends to turn into the grudge from hell. I think the Bear points to this part of me, but more so in that I allow the anger of others to overwhelm me. I tend toward the empathic and it is easy for me to pick up the emotions of others and internalize them. I need to find a way to pull back and stand separate. I need to find a way to do this not only for my own health and safety, but for those around me as well. I need to do this so that healthy relationships may grow in directions helpful for all concerned.
"Bear gives a clear warning that you must take care not to be overwhelmed by the ferocious mother, by the berserk warrior- by forces of anger and primal ferocity..."
It takes a fair amount to make me angry (my anger tends to turn into depression within seconds of the initial flash point). When I do get riled up, it burns extremely hot and tends to turn into the grudge from hell. I think the Bear points to this part of me, but more so in that I allow the anger of others to overwhelm me. I tend toward the empathic and it is easy for me to pick up the emotions of others and internalize them. I need to find a way to pull back and stand separate. I need to find a way to do this not only for my own health and safety, but for those around me as well. I need to do this so that healthy relationships may grow in directions helpful for all concerned.
The Theoi gave me the Bee. Yeah, a card not in reverse!
The Bee is a call for celebration, organization, and community. I think I am being asked to allow more joy and recognition of what I have done so far. I sometimes forget what I have accomplished and tend to think more about what needs doing.
Although, I bet Brian would say I need to work on organizing the house more and now the Gods are commanding it. I think instead I will see the Bee as a call to dance and rejoice in life and friends. So there :P
The Bee is a call for celebration, organization, and community. I think I am being asked to allow more joy and recognition of what I have done so far. I sometimes forget what I have accomplished and tend to think more about what needs doing.
Although, I bet Brian would say I need to work on organizing the house more and now the Gods are commanding it. I think instead I will see the Bee as a call to dance and rejoice in life and friends. So there :P
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