This post is an excerpt from my upcoming course, 22 Paths to Wholeness :: wisdom from the tarot.
The Fool’s Wisdom :: Take a Risk
It is ironic that the word “Fool” is used to describe someone who is not thinking things through and is most likely to fail. As a culture we value our heads above our hearts and see anything else as foolish.
Surely following our hearts is the most fool-hardy approach to life?
The Fool path teaches us that following our heart is an act of bravery. In taking this risk we trust the unknown with no attachment to a particular outcome.
There is no need for fear or contingency plans if we truly have faith that we will figure it out along the way.
There is nothing more known than the present moment.
Forget about the past.
Pay no attention to the future.
Take a leap of faith in this present moment.
Journal Prompts
To look at how the Fool’s energy manifests itself in your life, here are some prompts to guide you:
- Reflect on how you approach starting something new. Do you usually lead with your head or with your heart?
- Are you an initiator, planner or implementer? Do others follow your lead?
- What is the riskiest action you have ever taken? How did it impact you and the course of your life?
- Do you secretly wish for a do-over in a particular area of your life? What would you do differently if you could?
- What would it feel like if you could start fresh each day?
Join me for 22 Paths to Wholeness :: wisdom from the tarot online adventure! Over the course of 8 weeks we’ll embark on our own hero(ine) journey from initiation through to integration of self with the 22 major arcana acting as a guide.
Includes: 22 wisdom lessons inspired by the tarot, journal prompts, creative exercises and prompts, mindfulness techniques, rituals and altar work, and much more!
For full course description and to sign up, visit 22 Paths to Wholeness.
