Category Archives: thinking in words

Tarot Journal #3: The Universe

The Universe is Us and It Is Time to Dance I woke up this morning feeling like I came out of dark tunnel that I have been slipping in and out for the last ten years, forgetting that we can … Continue reading

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Tarot Journal #2: 4 of Swords

The World We Inhabit Inhabits Us I am not searching for evidence of a loving god or extraterrestrial influence on ancient civilizations when there are so many overlapping complexities that ripple through one human moment that every occurrence, movement or … Continue reading

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Tarot Journal #1: XV The Devil

About Making and Breaking Walls Today I woke up with a dream about my brother fading into a feeling that was complex with hints of remorse tangled in a lifetime of disconnection. I felt the weight of all the missed … Continue reading

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Anything in Sufficient Numbers

Anything in Sufficient Numbers Can Be Terrifying I was suddenly standing in the middle of a lush sunny yard with toads swarming all around covering the ground and plants and each other. Just a multitude of very active brightly colored … Continue reading

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A Little Compassion Goes a Long Way

People do these things and then turn around and complain how unfeeling and cruel people are to each other. Just be sure you treat other people and wild animals as kindly as you treat your pets. What if every time … Continue reading

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