Monday, May 12, 2014

Two of Swords - An Open Heart



The Two of Swords represents a delicate balance between opposing forces, which can potentially be destructive, but there is a resolution if one can face reality, and not spend energy in preserving the status-quo keeping up appearances, constantly controlling our emotions. This will wear you out, and you will be neither happy, nor unhappy. There will be no growth or movement forward. It is will be a stalemate.

The message of the Two of Swords is, keep your heart open, and this will give peace and wholeness deep within your being.



I have often heard it said, if you do not deal with your emotions they will deal with you.
It was once explained to me, by a spiritual mentor, that stuffing our feelings is like a bed spring that has popped up through a mattress. You step on the spring to press it back down, and then another spring pops up. This continues until you run out of limbs to keep the springs down, and they are popping up everywhere.



Suppressing our emotion, and not facing the truth, over a long period of time, can lead to a very unhealthy emotional state of mind, creating confusion and grief, to ourselves and often to those around us.
 Initially we are aware that we are suppressing our emotion but after years of doing so, we end up with repressed feelings, that we don't even know we are carrying them around, buried deep within in our psyche. This state can lead to mental and emotional breakdowns, leaving our lives completely unraveled. There can be much good that comes out of adversity, but a destructive situation can be prevented if you deal and accept your feelings. It's good to unhook from the merry-go-round of work, and from the storms of life. Taking ourselves to a quiet, peaceful environment, that will provide serenity  so we can reflect, and do nothing but sit by a stream or on the banks of a river, so we can listen, to that still quit voice, and to begin to open our heart.


2 comments:

Ellen said...

Great post. I've been their: After suppressing grief for much too long it hit me in the face with a multiplied force. I've recovered and in the process gotten stronger and more aware of myself but the Two of Swords has become sort of a signpost for me and often a reminder to breathe and feel what is going on beneath the surface (RW depiction)

Unknown said...

Thank you very much Ellen for your affirming comment. Oh I do sure empathize and understand what you are saying. I went through years of it also, and came out the other side stronger and more compassionate toward myself, and others. This is a great card to use as a sign post, that's for sure! Breathing...yes an important tool!

Catherine