Every Monday I receive a reading from Jenny Heston, a lovely Tarot reader up in British Columbia. Jenny posts 3 cards from one of her many decks. She includes an intention to consider for the week along with a guided meditation to help you choose the card that most resonates with you. Then she turns them all over and you see what you’ve picked. The analysis that follows comes from her spiritual guides and is always related to her theme. There’s something about Jenny’s work of empowering the divine feminine that resonates with me week after week.
My choice this week was a card called “Wild and Free.”
My choice this week was a card called “Wild and Free.”
Here’s an excerpt from the analysis:
“Some may be afraid of the wild freedom of the heart. You are not one of those people.
Give yourself the time and space that you need, away from the noise and the demands of the world and other people, so that the quiet voice of your heart can be heard. Then take courage and act on what you feel.
Your heart is wise and worthy of your trust.
Your heart was never meant to be tamed. It is always truthful.
When you allow yourself to be true to your heart, it will show you how to create a beautiful contribution to this world that fills you up with joy and peace.
You are a wild child of the Universe, and your heart is showing you the way to fulfil your divine destiny.”
Give yourself the time and space that you need, away from the noise and the demands of the world and other people, so that the quiet voice of your heart can be heard. Then take courage and act on what you feel.
Your heart is wise and worthy of your trust.
Your heart was never meant to be tamed. It is always truthful.
When you allow yourself to be true to your heart, it will show you how to create a beautiful contribution to this world that fills you up with joy and peace.
You are a wild child of the Universe, and your heart is showing you the way to fulfil your divine destiny.”
The first sentence stopped me in my tracks for a minute. Wild heart...wild heart… of course, Brené Brown!
“Strong back, soft front, wild heart.” What was it that Brené added to Roshi Joan Halifax’s saying about back and front that resonated so deeply with me? I pulled out my worn copy of Braving the Wilderness to find out.
“Strong back, soft front, wild heart.” What was it that Brené added to Roshi Joan Halifax’s saying about back and front that resonated so deeply with me? I pulled out my worn copy of Braving the Wilderness to find out.
“The mark of a wild heart is living out the paradox of love in our lives. It's the ability to be tough and tender, excited and scared, brave and afraid -- all in the same moment. It's showing up in our vulnerability and our courage, being both fierce and kind.”
Paradox indeed. Somewhat like slow, and forward. The ability to both slow down and go forward at the same time, always leading from the place of vulnerability and courage in my heart.
I had to stop and think about this for a while.
I’ve written tens of thousands of words about my personal history; I realize that it wasn’t until I allowed myself to be vulnerable – to ask for help – that I had the courage to go steadily forward. Going forward in my life is never fast, although there were many years when I wanted it to be. I tried to push the river, and we know how that turns out. It was only when I slowed down, acknowledged my community with a grateful heart, and asked for help that I have made meaningful progress in my life. I’ve learned to listen to the quiet voice of the heart to find my courage, while my friends hold my vulnerable hand at the same time.
Brené Brown also says “The key to joy is practicing gratitude.”
I had to stop and think about this for a while.
I’ve written tens of thousands of words about my personal history; I realize that it wasn’t until I allowed myself to be vulnerable – to ask for help – that I had the courage to go steadily forward. Going forward in my life is never fast, although there were many years when I wanted it to be. I tried to push the river, and we know how that turns out. It was only when I slowed down, acknowledged my community with a grateful heart, and asked for help that I have made meaningful progress in my life. I’ve learned to listen to the quiet voice of the heart to find my courage, while my friends hold my vulnerable hand at the same time.
Brené Brown also says “The key to joy is practicing gratitude.”
Let me say now, if I have never said it to you personally, “thank you.” Thank you for reading my words, for listening to my heart, for feeding me a meal, for being there, for being a friend. I wouldn’t have learned these lessons without you.
We all go into the wilderness of pain now and again. It’s meeting our true friends there that brings us back.
We all go into the wilderness of pain now and again. It’s meeting our true friends there that brings us back.
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