5 of Cups - Mourning

Emotional resilience develops as you learn to 1) tolerate the discomfort of the difficult emotions, for a time, 2) without becoming stuck in victimhood, grief, despair, rage or hopelessness, and 3) make moves to begin again, in a new direction making new connections, with new skills or attitudes.

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IX of Wands - Resilience

Most of us are conditioned to “play nice”. As children we were discouraged from saying “no”, pushing back or arguing. At the same, compliance is rewarded with being told how we’re being such a “good boy/girl” or are so “easy” or “quiet”. This card can be a reminder that there are times that taking a stand is vitally important for your sense of self and your individuation. Especially if deep within, you know what right for you.

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2 of Swords- discern

Beyond being a fancy way of saying ‘choose’, discernment suggests a high level of nuance and consideration of facts, values, effects and outcomes. To discern requires time for contemplation and a capacity for deep listening.