Communicating Authentically

As I’ve mentioned in a previous post, one of my practices is to do a daily one-card Tarot draw to set my intentions for the day.

To me, the Tarot is merely another prism through which to view my circumstances. It reminds me that even the most seemingly innocuous choices have consequences, and provides another perspective about available options. As with everything, common sense is the key. To paraphrase Walt Whitman, “Question everything — and dismiss what insults your soul.” So far, the Tarot hasn’t insulted me, which is more than I can say for many other practices.

So after my morning meditation, I drew a card, and it was the three of swords.

Ouch.

Just as it appears, this card typically means heartbreak, sorrow or grief, all of which I’ve experienced quite enough, thank you, so this obviously was not a welcome sight.

I often select my wardrobe, jewelry and perfume based on my the thoughts and feelings I have that day. Today, I decided to treat myself well, just in case. I dressed comfortably, brought my favorite lunch and snacks, dabbed on my favorite scent and selected jewelry that had been gifts from those I loved. I also tucked in my pocket a heart-shaped worry stone made of malachite to remind me how much love I have in my life.

After all, the Tarot draw could mean nothing at all. It could (and usually does) presage something relatively mundane, like a garden-variety crappy day. It could mean someone I know might have their heart broken. It could mean I would have my heart broken, but I certainly hoped that wasn’t the case.

But the comfy pants I wore today have tiny pockets. And when I was in the ladies’ room, my malachite heart tumbled out of my pocket and slammed onto the hard tile floor.

It broke into pieces.

Self-fulfilling prophecy? Maybe.

All I know is my Tarot told me my heart would be broken, and that’s exactly what happened.

From now on, I’m not taking any chances. #respectthedeck

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