IV  The Emperor

(based on Meditations on the Tarot by Anonymous) Submit freely and reflect Revelation. Renounce self-serving opinion, embrace the supreme Truth. “The Spirit of God was hovering, over a formless and empty earth” [1] the void – God made a space without his presence. The Emperor has pure authority… not with the spoils of the rod,Continue reading “IV  The Emperor”

Hesitation

Those, who hesitate, lose. Those, who cultivate, find. As a steward, I must be careful, Harvests just return ill-gotten fruits, the real yield is a revelation. The genuine find is not measured in accounting profits and losses, rather, realized in possibility. Hesitation demands a delay, it fails to share and defers action indulging in selfishContinue reading “Hesitation”

Apostolic Spirit

Apostolic is a practice of love and zeal regardless of fatigue and inconvenience. Spirit is a doer of good and kindness with detachment, openness and purity of intention. “Love your enemies, and do good to them, without expecting a return, for you are children of God… [1] What foils it? Anxiousness distracts the mind. WorldlinessContinue reading “Apostolic Spirit”

Tree Lessons

Adaptation changes colors – vividly reflecting the times it celebrates seasons Shedding sustains being – detaching a little at a time makes for a long life Dormancy practices stillness – listening to a cold wind keeps possibilities open “Out” is naked and vulnerable – exposure does not cancel it respects truth and goodness Blossoms renewContinue reading “Tree Lessons”

Cultivator (Psalm 8)

My Lady and our God,    hallowed be your name on earth as it is in heaven Your glory is confirmed by all the earth    and throughout the cosmos. Even from the mouths of babes    we know the Truth,    which silences our foes,    and thwarts our nemeses As I consider theContinue reading “Cultivator (Psalm 8)”

Better Angels of Our Nature

the delusion of ownership can cripple receiving and sharing is empowering Who? kindness and gentleness with each other as we walk hand-in-hand and shoulder-to-shoulder What? spiritual gifts are not accumulated   possession is zero tenths of the New law When? preparation is always in all ways believing my opportunity will come Why? to have everlastingContinue reading “Better Angels of Our Nature”