Tarot Secrets: Four of Swords

a picture of the 4 of swords card from the tarot, illustrated by Pamela Coleman Smith

It's tempting to use all the words, all the time. To perfect the thought, hone the idea to its ideal form. To create a razor's edge of cleverness, of clarity, of expertise. And you won't, most of the time. Either you'll have too many other things to do, or you'll lack the combination of wit and distance to frame things just so, or, at least at the end, you'll simply run out of time. That's not to say that you shouldn't use your words mindfully. You should - of course you should. But they'll almost never be perfect, and perfection is the oppressor's tool anyway. So take care with your words, but take more care with your sentiments. Take more care with your ideals. Turn your awareness to what and who the words serve, and in that service they can become sacred.

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