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Hello there!
I must say that I'm one of those who encouraged Dave to dive into this topic, and now that the time to "participate" came, I'm really anxious...
So I'll just start...
I'll start with the tarot spread Dave suggested, because that was the easiest for me, and I'll go on to my parents.
Tarot Spread:
1. Soul work=Temperance
2. Qualities you need to utilize to carry out your purpose=King of Cups
3. Action is needed to do your soul work=Ace of Rods
This actually spoke to me, but we'll go into it later...
MY PARENTS in general:
They are both in their late 50s and had many changes in their lives. They both divorced twice, and moved to live to another country than their origin.
They both struggle financially, very talented people that did not have much luck in what they did, and no major breakthrough.
They both should have been artists, but today they are not.
Family is very important to both of them.
MY DAD:
A true artist at heart, had many diffrent jobs, and lives many life styles, today he works as a manager. He used to own his own store for years, but closed it down due to financial problems. He tried here and there to promote his art, had a few shown (he started painting in his mid 30's), but never became his main thing. Now he hardly paints. I'm know this is a regret for him?he's really good.
He has 4 children, two from each mariage (I'm #1), and he has been for the same partner now for 10 years (has nor remarried though). He is very proud of his children (his greatest pleasure), but still struggles to have the family he always wanted. His partner has 3 kids of her own, and the integration is far from natural.
My dad has a spiritual side in his, but he does not explore it, and is not religious in anyway. He believes in astrology, but makes sure noboby knows that!
I would say that financial security, together with the need to create a solid family, are his main concerns. The artist part is too, but if he had a financial ability, then he would be happier (and spending more time painting).
MY MUM:
My Mum is still the little girl who did not realise it's time to grow up. She used to be a fashion designer, but health problems have let her off the loop. Now she works is sales, but her wish is to be succesful, on a grand scale. In a way, she has given up.
After her 1st divorce from my dad, she moved to New York, and I was raised by my grandmother, because "mum could not take of me". I'm sure that my mum's inability to be a mother to me and my brother, is one of the greatest regrets to her. Today she's single. Her only connection with spirituality/religion, is via socializing, and not because this has any interest to her.
Being married, being loved, having a family and financial security, is my mom's theme in life. Her need for self-expression (artist), comes also after that , I think.
More later...and I hope both my parents will never know this thread exists...
I must say that I'm one of those who encouraged Dave to dive into this topic, and now that the time to "participate" came, I'm really anxious...
So I'll just start...
I'll start with the tarot spread Dave suggested, because that was the easiest for me, and I'll go on to my parents.
Tarot Spread:
1. Soul work=Temperance
2. Qualities you need to utilize to carry out your purpose=King of Cups
3. Action is needed to do your soul work=Ace of Rods
This actually spoke to me, but we'll go into it later...
MY PARENTS in general:
They are both in their late 50s and had many changes in their lives. They both divorced twice, and moved to live to another country than their origin.
They both struggle financially, very talented people that did not have much luck in what they did, and no major breakthrough.
They both should have been artists, but today they are not.
Family is very important to both of them.
MY DAD:
A true artist at heart, had many diffrent jobs, and lives many life styles, today he works as a manager. He used to own his own store for years, but closed it down due to financial problems. He tried here and there to promote his art, had a few shown (he started painting in his mid 30's), but never became his main thing. Now he hardly paints. I'm know this is a regret for him?he's really good.
He has 4 children, two from each mariage (I'm #1), and he has been for the same partner now for 10 years (has nor remarried though). He is very proud of his children (his greatest pleasure), but still struggles to have the family he always wanted. His partner has 3 kids of her own, and the integration is far from natural.
My dad has a spiritual side in his, but he does not explore it, and is not religious in anyway. He believes in astrology, but makes sure noboby knows that!
I would say that financial security, together with the need to create a solid family, are his main concerns. The artist part is too, but if he had a financial ability, then he would be happier (and spending more time painting).
MY MUM:
My Mum is still the little girl who did not realise it's time to grow up. She used to be a fashion designer, but health problems have let her off the loop. Now she works is sales, but her wish is to be succesful, on a grand scale. In a way, she has given up.
After her 1st divorce from my dad, she moved to New York, and I was raised by my grandmother, because "mum could not take of me". I'm sure that my mum's inability to be a mother to me and my brother, is one of the greatest regrets to her. Today she's single. Her only connection with spirituality/religion, is via socializing, and not because this has any interest to her.
Being married, being loved, having a family and financial security, is my mom's theme in life. Her need for self-expression (artist), comes also after that , I think.
More later...and I hope both my parents will never know this thread exists...