Death can be
seen as transformation, enormous change but rarely physical death. This aspect of the journey is more
about ego death, when we die into our greater expanded Self, transcending our
limited view point of who we are in this solid reality and begin to see
opportunity in surrendering to what is.
Having developed the outer personality up through the Chariot, maturing
and overcoming the ego through the inner journey of the Hermit and surrender of
the Hanged Man, the Fool now dies to a Higher Self.
Key Words: Transformation/ Ego death/ Transmutation/ Surrender
Kati Texas
Death
There is a quote from the Tao Te Ching that rings true with
me, so much that I find myself sharing it often. “The deeper that sorrow carves
into your being, the more joy you can contain.”
For a time, sorrow was my constant companion. I was feeling pretty
carved up. Then one day I found
something to hold onto: Change.
Suddenly I saw my situation differently. No longer was I plummeting
helplessly toward an inevitable crash. Instead, I was a fledgling bird,
spiraling out of control, but already possessing everything I needed to fly.
Some lessons are harder to learn than others and some little birds hit the
ground before they figure out they've got wings.
My
interpretation of the “Death Card” isn't about the
end. It's about the beginning.
Joy
is meaningless without sorrow. Creation is not possible without destruction.
The cultivation of roses requires handling shit.
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Wow! Great painting. It changes everytime I look at it. I see more and more. There is alot going on in there. Thanks Kati.
ReplyDeleteLove it, Kati! Hope to make it downtown to see all the art tomorrow night.
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