Sheri
starlightexp said:So I finally finished and well. . . it was..... all right. All in all it's a nice book, but I wish that if Mr. Pelletier was going to do a book it would have been a more balanced look at tarot other then what misconceptions annoy him. It's more of a series or rants about things that the author disagrees with when it comes tarot traditions but it was still interesting. Some points were pounded in almost becoming over kill like ..It's not about YOU...It's not about YOU...It's not about YOU...It's not about YOU. That was almost every other line at some point and it became a little monotonous. I understsand the point but when for 2-3 minutes at a time at several points of the book that's ALL that's being said it was almost enough to get me to hit the fast forward button. But did get me to think on some things and that’s a good thing.
I wouldn't say "rants" -- there's a sharing of individuality in those discussions. The message being shared isn't "here's a bunch of things I don't like" it's about saying "hey, YOU don't have follow what others say, do your own thing." plus, I think it's OK that he shares his own opinion on things. He's empowering you to share yours, too, as you have.
Regarding the many YOUs... My personal take is that maybe it isn't used enough! Its a focus because it needs to be. What is the biggest barrier to me being a great reader? ME. My fears, my issues, me... The person I am. When I read, I have to abandon my ego--the self doubt, the fears of being wrong, the worries about whether the next sitter is really a fundy who's going to confront me, the fear of not being paid... All of it has to go, so I can clearly hear the message the cards have for the sitter. I am only the conduit through which the message passes, no more important to the sitter than the pizza guy bringing the pizza. I'll remember them, but I don't expect them to remember me (although it's nice when they do! ), they are supposed to remember the message not me.
No matter how many times he says it, few will actually take it to heart. Be empowered and let go of yourself... That's when everything changes!
With the book, he puts it all out there. Now it's up to YOU.
valeria