The Rarr is pure energy full of bouncy enthusiasm. He doesn't discriminate very well which means he often goes off on tangents. Intellectual curiosity and a thirst for learning are to be encouraged. Cool discernment also helps. Years ago when a topic of curiosity arose we had to take a trip to the library and hope there was a book that could help. This put space between the initial urge for knowledge and the object of research. Time when we could discern whether the effort was worth it.
Now in the age of the internet it is so easy to off scurrying for information that we probably don't need. I spent 20 minutes this morning looking up jelly fish - may come in handy sometime if I don't forget what I read...
This card reminds me that information is not knowledge. Knowledge is when we understand something and are able to do something with that. It is the product of perserverance and why subjects such as history, languages, science are known as disciplines.
I've willingly entered many rabbit holes in search of trivia. :D I guess I would also add that knowledge might also help us appreciate something more; I frequently look up things about the natural world that I can't do much with, but it does give me a sense of awe or gratitude.
ReplyDeleteI am grateful you share that knowledge through your blog:) maybe the jelly fish were not such a waste of time. I saw some beautiful images of moon jellyfish...a tenuous connection but might use next time I draw the moon card (which I really struggle with) :)
DeleteI do miss the thrill of finding that perfectly "right" book though, with its beautiful pictures to copy for my papers.
ReplyDeleteSometimes I turn a page in a book and find something so wonderful, striking, original I have to close the pages while I draw breath. Then I peep in full of anticipation I've found something never thought or written before. Pure magic...
DeleteI like that well stated comment "information is not knowledge. Knowledge is understanding something..." Wisdom from chaos. And the card's image does kind of look like a jellyfish, especially since it is aswirl of oceanic blue.
ReplyDeleteWhy I enjoy reading your blog - you produce new knowledge from the cards :)
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