By this I mean, nature is what brings joy into my life. Nature brings me peace, and healing. And it is important for me to share this joy with others through writing, gardening, photographing, walking, observing, healing, and supporting causes that are sustainable. Reflecting the cycles of the universe and our earth through my work. Birth, growth, death and rebirth. This is the creative cycle to me.
The personal consequences of choosing this particular identity are that I can get lost in the re-creating of the beauty and horror I see and experience in nature. I can internally analyze it and it can become overwhelming. I wish to share this joy with others. I want them to see what I see and share in it. Sometimes, this can only be done alone. People do not always understand my need to live through the deep rituals of the cycles. I wish to share…and it is not always accepted. I see societal differences and become passionate for land conservancy, sustainablity, femine cycles and rights, animal rights…and this is not always accepted. And often, abhorred….or worse, ignored.
I am in danger of doubting this identity if others do not see what I see in the cycles as important and necessary. If my efforts to live in this cycle…and work with the flow of it…are denied, I notice a meaning crisis. Is my love and support for health, the earth, sustainablity, nourishment important? It is to me…but what do others see?
When a meaning crisis or identity conflict occurs and I begin to doubt the value or rightness of this identity I will call on the animals, the earth, the elements therein, human stories….and create. Celebrate the cycles and take myself outside to just be…breathe and refill myself with the beauty and horror of nature. As it is the balance that I also see within myself…and I have a need to reflect that in my creative work.
On the positive side, the Knight of Pentacles is like a bulldog. Once he bites down, you can be sure he won’t let go. He’s dogged in pursuit of his goals. A hard-worker, he has tremendous stamina and dedication. Every job is always completed down to the last detail. He’s careful and prudent, never wasteful. He knows the facts and is immune to false promises. On the negative side, this Knight is a bit stodgy and dull. He’s not known for his playful sense of humor. Work always comes first. He tends to be inflexible and obsessive about little details. Stubborn to a fault, he refuses to give in even when wrong, something he’ll never admit. He doesn’t like change or risk and will always take the gloomiest view.
In readings, a Knight of Pentacles shows that his cautious style is involved in the situation as an aspect of you, someone else or the atmosphere in general. You need to ask yourself, “Is this Knight’s energy helping or hurting?”
If his style is evident, then balance is needed. Are you working too hard? Do you refuse to listen to reason? Do you have a perfectionist in your life? Is the atmosphere around you one of gloom and doom? It may be time for a change.
If this Knight’s energy is missing, a dose of prudence may be called for. Are you spending too much? Maybe it’s time to slow down. Do you give up too soon? Dig in and refuse to quit. Is your work often careless, late or incomplete? Next time resolve to work up a sweat and get the job done. Let the Knight of Pentacles introduce you to his world of care and persistence.
This petoskey stone is my touch stone. Whenever I get up in the morning and wander over to the computer to check email, I will use this stone to remind me to write first.
Write each morning. Write with a purpose. Write to share my voice.
I am back to creating a mandala each day as I awaken. I take colors and images from my dream the night before and just, simply create.
I love seeing the images revealed. I love keeping it simple. It is wonderful to go back later in the day and see what I created. Since each mandala is made so early, I feel like the dream resides within.
I experienced this fab party a year ago and loved meeting so many wonderful and interesting people!
My blogging journey began about a year and a half ago. I wanted a place to create…put down my thoughts, ideas, dreams, writings…everything that helps me to create meaning in my life. What a wonderful ride!
So here are some creative ways for me to connect with you. This will show you a bit about me:
It is an interesting to see oak trees up to its “neck” in sand and earth. This was so interesting to me when we first bagan exploring the woods behind our house about 10 years ago.
So…taking advantage of this unique gift…I can climb right into the tree…look out and feel like I am high up in the treetops.
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