I think one reason people remain in situations that no longer serve them is because they don't know what the future looks like. The irony being that when the future comes a'calling we don't notice it let alone embrace it. I am reminded by this card that visualisation can be a powerful motivator. In the absence of it we put one foot in front of the other although it can feel like a slog to nowhere.
The doorway that the woman walks through is the outcome of the path she has trod so far. As the card shows there are clearly other ways forward that have always been open to her. Perhaps if we take off the blinkers instead of trudging forwards there are opportunities to dance our way.
Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards
Søren Kierkegaard, 1813-1855
Taking of the blinkers and lifting up our head can make quite a difference to what way we are going.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quote!!!
As my old professor used to say 'there IS always a way' Glad you like the quote :)
Deletethat door is there every day. Some days I march backwards. Probably because there is comfort in the known and the door requires commitment.
ReplyDeleteI suppose it's better to venture through a little bit and check out the terrain rather than hike to the hills without a map.
DeleteI agree with Sharyn; sometimes the devil we know can seem more comfortable than the unknown. Great quote!
ReplyDeleteYes until the devil becomes a prison...
DeleteExactly. Funny how easy it can be to get so comfortable with misery that we forget there's a larger world out there!
DeleteThe known is comfortable. About as comfortable as a straight jacket once you get used to it.
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