Two quotes:

"For what doth it profit a man if a gift is bestowed upon him, and he receive not the gift? Behold, he rejoices not in that which is given unto him, neither rejoices in him who is the giver of the gift."

"But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing."

It's good to remember what we have, be grateful that it is ours.

Great quotes Lyn, exactly! If we believe to be perfect and entire then we want for nothing. Excessive comparison is a killer of our sensuality. Once we become desensitized, boredom waltzes in and we are on the 'ride' ever looking for excitement and pleasure which of course doesn't last because we can't 'feel' anymore.

You have a gift with words and insight.
Thank you for sharing. A needed reminder for all.

Thank you for your kind words and I appreciate your visit.

I like the positive tone of the blog - I've never trifled with tarot reading or numerology - but understand the basic principles - I feel that it's safer to avoid playing with things you don't really understand.

But I do like meditation - in yoga they teach you how to meditate and to breathe in positivity and to let go of all the negativity - it's good because you're stretching your body as well as your mind...

It's hard to be positive with so much negativity around us but it's always character building to try.

Thanks for the wonderful blog

With all the negativity surrounding us, it is necessary to exercise some kind of opposing force. Yoga is a wonderful discipline. Wonderful to 'see' you babes.

We live in fabulously safe times; yet people have rarely if ever been more fearful.

We live in fabulously wealthy times; yet people have never been more greedy.

Does all this desperate striving and negativity come from within individuals or is it constructed by social, economic and political structures?

Negativity to me is a meme which found willing fearful participants, all of us. Certainly marketing has increased our disatisfaction by heavily stressing the comparison chip. On a daily basis we are shown horror, better things that we don't have or are not. Images which constantly push the fear and desire buttons. We do it to each other and at the same time, paradoxically, to ourselves. We scramble for happiness in the things we acquire only to find that happiness doesn't last unless you are content in your soul. Negativity desensitizes our sensuality and we become bored with ordinary stimulation, more and more we need.

I can't tell you how much this blog touched me, Greunie. It's message of positivity and grateful acceptance of all that is good in our lives and this world was a needed reminder to myself. Thank you, I needed to read this. =)

Dear sweet baby girl, life is daunting, we need all the tools available to tame it's forceful roar. Negativity enters without permission, gratitude requires skill. A big mama-bear hug!

So very true Greunie. I try to pray nightly and say things that I am thankful for. I so much relish my hot shower in the morning and often just let it splatter on me in complete gratitude. I love your post and how from one powerful image, it elicits so many reflections. It is a good reminder to us all.

To remember to be grateful, that's the exercise. Thanks dear Moxi for coming to visit and taking the time to leave me a hug! Your comment feels like a hug!

you are so wise,
that is because you have
"dealt"
with so much
in your life

intersting, and so true!
Im going to go take a hot shower!
have a great day!
I hope you dont get carded!

You causes giggles to bubble up in me! A treasure of wit dear Roe.

Interesting is an understatement.
I am grateful for gratitude, I agree.
I believe Carl Jung mucked around with both Tarot and the Tao for a couple of decades. Ultimately he commented that there was something of value there but couldn't define what it was.
Negativity is a meme? Indeed?
In Chinese astrology I believe that I am a snake with the sign of water. Make of that what you will!?!?!
Self reflection from specific perspectives is a part of driving long distances for me. It rarely actually resolves specific questions or circumstances. However it absolutely informs the way I think about people and the way I behave towards them as well as myself.
What's that quote from that movie I detest? Oh yeah. Goddess is as Goddess does.
Hoot, I made myself chuckle then.

Of all the doctors of the mumbo jumbo, Jung is my favourite. He is the only one who worked from what's right rather than label what's wrong.
I think negativity is a meme because it jumps from person to person and is spreading out of control.
The snake! wow...charismatic, magnetic and irresistable... no wonder you have to keep moving!

Yes, other wise the villagers riot at midnight and descend on my bus with fire brands and pitch forks, shouting, 'Burn the monster!'

Checkmate.

Im so tired but love to study Tarot and Wiccan beliefs etc, will Bookmark and come back...YOU are AMAZING Greuine and a girl after my own heart :).x.

Thanks babes, tired and you came by anyway? You are a dear!

Very nice read Gre!

Thanks Mtee, we were 'switcheroo'. I was reading you while you were leaving me a comment. An example of perfect balance once again.

It's cool when that happens.

Another window to the soul of one who has become quite dear.
Minha amiginha

You are a generous man, dearest friend.

This card obviously will haunt you always, isn't it funny how that works, im haunted by the number 6, even have a son born on the 6,6,06 I don't feel bad things happen when the number 6 appears more just changes...

I have studies Tarot too, and have found much truth in their readings.

Blessings to you Genuine.

Sara.x.

Yes I could see there is a magic about you babes.

hi,

funny... my brother was born 6-6-60... :p

i, too, believe in the power of the positive message and the positive thought and the strength these have to influence those around us.
unfortunately, we are, each of us, quite small on this bouncing ball, so that the expectations for the eventual good need to be reasonable.
i'm sure i could be less dour in real life: honestly, i tend to go 'round looking quite severe. maybe i'll try to do a little better in the 'spreading the positivity' department... :p

cheers!
:)

We are, each of us, quite small but together we are a force of magnitude. I wonder what 'Mother Earth' would answer to the question, "Have humans made any impact on you dear Mother Earth." Would she not answer, "Impact? You've got to be kiddin' me!" So when you are going around looking severe dearest noble Sticks, think that if you were smiling you might just make a real difference in someone's else's life, and if they were to smile then they would make a difference and so on and so on and so on and so on and so on...!

I do not know anything about Tarot reading Greunie, but gosh - you are such an inspiration for us all. I love your outlook on life, everytime when I read your blogs I feel I have learned something again.

Thank you my darlin' for giving me such sweetness. I hear the gentle swish of grace whenever I 'see' you.

I do not know much about the card but I do know much about gratitude. Many times people who are positive like you and I are dubbed as huding behind a mask, but really it is the fact that we find the beauty in simple things that some may over look. Sure we all have problems but to harbor a sense of passion, gratitude, and respect for life makes life easier and is a blessing...Five stars...Love your wisdom:)

What can I add to your wise words except bow lightly to a fellow spirit, beautiful Michelle.

Wonderful and inspiring blog. Thank you for that.

Thanks Julia, I appreciate that you visited me and love it that you left me a comment.

That is so wonderful! What you wrote. It made me feel good all over. I try to be thankful for all I have. You are so very intelligent. But then I already knew that. You have helped me so much.

Feeling good all over! A perfect moment. I am so happy that my story gave you sunshine to warm by. Thank you for visiting and leaving me some joy!

Greunie:
I don't often comment on your blogs but I DO
read them daily. I just wanted to say that I find U uplifting
and inspirational.

You should write your own column in a daily paper. I love
your style, truly.
funnyman

Hey I am keeping your words and you can't have them back. I am going to put them in my treasure box and enjoy them whenever I want. Thanks dear friend.

Have never gotten into Tarot reading myself... but now you've gotten me curious and will have to investigate it. Dunno if I believe in it, or if I'll get it to "work," but it's an interesting thing to know.

And it makes me happy that someone else giggles at coincidences, too.

Yes it seems there is a talent to Tarot. I was not gifted. It took me a bit to accept since I loved the images and feel of the cards. 'The Tower' is another favourite card of mine. I would love to know which of the cards attract you if you ever get into it.

Just to but in for a sec.
Mine is the XII of the major arcana or hanged man. However!

The Hanged man signifies moving away beyond limited normal consciousness.

Co-incidences are lovely magical happenings meaning relatively nothing to anyone else but the person that is discovering their own personal co-incidence. I love them, they make me giggle.=pretty
It taught me obsessing with regret will cause blindness to what is good in life. It whispered lessons about gratitude and warnings of taking things for granted.=true

Upon rising every day and sleeping for the night, instead of running through all the things you don%u2019t have, all the problems posing anxiety, all the horror on earth, all the negative issues around you, all the people who have angered, harmed, disrespected, hated and ridiculed you, dare to search for something different.=true too.

good opening and middle. upliftin' as all hell.

a now absent blogger suggested a, "happy folder" on your desktop when one gets to feelin' blue, stuffed with all manner of electronic treats and pick me ups.

Thank you, I am so glad that I spread smiles. I am hoping to start a smile-virus which will become a pendemic. I appreciate that you took the time to share with me some of your reactions, it is as rewarding 'as all hell'! Loved it!