Many of us that opt to follow the Spiritual path find ourselves in conflict; balancing the inner life with the outer life. Some encompass themselves within a bubble and surround themselves with solely the spiritual – I find that dangerous in many ways. We have incarnated in human form to learn and should accept the human limitations and not see them as frailties but as tools of how to grow.
I am skeptical of those who are not willing to look outside the bubble, closing off the ‘real’ world and the everyday existence; occasionally it is necessary but on a permanent basis is unrealistic and I believe it hinders growth. Why? Those of us who choose the spiritual path and awoken are here not only for our own soul evolution but also to assist in the ‘real’ world those who are still ‘asleep’. To alienate oneself from the outside world defeats the purpose of soul growth, it is survival in the real world that allows us to grow. How can others be helped when you consider their environment alien? Of course there are elements we all despise but we accept and live with but hope for change. That is humanity- learning to live with different opinions, beliefs, visions and values. No one is better than any other and what is valuable to one has a different value to another.
Spiritual retreats and meditation allows time to focus and regain the energies depleted in everyday life in the city. (I don’t meditate well, but understand the relevance) Grounding and being able to balance ones life is the key to growing spiritually.
Judgement reminds us not to focus on how others are doing at this time. Remember, ultimately all of us are on the same path, we are just moving at different speeds and some of us like to take the scenic route every once in a while. Instead of judging others, this card asks us to, like yesterday, look within ourselves to judge what is not working or whatever does not fit into your life at the present. Judgement shows us that hope is never lost. It's never too late to shed what doesn't resonate with you and make a fresh start. In fact, we get this chance with each new day (of course it can be done at any time). Questions to ponder today are who do we want to be? How do we want to make a difference? What do you need to release, let go of, or forgive yourself or others for in order to make it happen?
