23 Jan 2024
by jeannepoland
in Poetry
Tags: addictions, BALANCE, calmness, divination, harmony, life, one foot in water, one foot on ground, outpatient treatments, patience, rehab, tarot, tarot-reading, temperance, upbeat

The Temperance card is all about balance and moderation and is an important reminder for people to prioritize their health, especially if they are struggling with addiction or depression, and this can include more formal treatment options like rehab or therapy. While we often associate addiction with drugs or alcohol, many people are addicted to social media, online-games, in-app purchases, gambling, or even shopping – anything that interferes with a normal, balanced life. Medical professionals can provide wonderful support and assistance to anyone who is struggling.
Rehabilitation for those in need can take many forms and can be affordable. There are many kinds of rehab centers and treatment programs, ranging from residential rehab to local community outpatient treatments and addiction counseling. Professional help and support, whether from doctors, support staff, or other clinical experts has a wide range of benefits.
With one foot on the ground and the other in the water, an angel stands over a pond, pouring water into two cups. The angel is at ease in both the waking and subconscious realms. She is juggling two opposing poles: material and spiritual, and wonders which one she must give up for the for the sake of the other. This is the still point that restores harmony to the universe.
Temperance is an upbeat card that urges you to achieve harmony and balance in your life and to tackle difficulties with patience and serenity. It understands that conflicting forces inside you do not have to be at odds. Make any important choices with caution, knowing that excellent decisions will lead to a positive outcome for you. Moderation and self-control may help you handle problems in your life.
Patience, self-control, and calmness are all blessings on offer from the Temperance card. This card implies that if you have lately had tough circumstances, you will soon feel calmer and be able to deal with the situation better. You have a good sense of how to handle life and can bring disparate parts together to create a better whole. However, Temperance reminds you of the need for restraint and balance.
On the face of the Temperance card, we see an angel floating just above the earth on the cover of Temperance. She attempts to establish equilibrium by pouring one cup of water into the other. We can also observe that she has one foot on the land and the other in the water, indicating that she is attempting to attain behavioural balance.
Balance is Your Key to Success
Temperance is the card of balance, and its message is to seek equilibrium. The card does not indicate whether the angel will be successful in achieving balance between his two cups, but it does indicate that she is attempting to do so. Another meaning of this card is the necessity to join forces or combine thoughts and materials in order for anything to succeed – the angel can only balance the cups by mixing the water in them.
When you draw the Temperance card, you are being asked to evaluate what you need to create balance and harmony in your life. Do you need to restrain yourself from making hasty decisions? Are you in need of motivation? What must occur in order for you to achieve a state of centeredness? Is there a part of your life where you’re creating this discord? Examine your personal connections, job, and previous activities to see if you can achieve the balance that Temperance encourages you to find.
What Temperance Means for You Today
The Temperance card has shown up for you today to encourage you to seek a proper balance in your life. Whether you’re struggling to balance work and home life, or to balance your responsibilities against your desire to have some fun, it’s never easy being pulled in many different directions at once. Temperance reassures you that it is possible to find an equilibrium which works for you, emotionally as well as in terms of everyday practicalities. Do something positive today towards finding that balance – today’s first small step is the beginning of your journey towards Temperance.
21 Sep 2020
by jeannepoland
in Poetry, teacher
Tags: be conscious of your soul, be open to receive the plan, calling, Carolyn Myss, complicated, courage, demanding, divine, engage in power, everywhere, exists in the most intimate details, faith, get to know your soul, I do not know what is best for me, Illumination, illusion, live according to its authority, mentor, painful, patience, spiritual journey, teacher, the divine will come to call, tommorrow's events, trust, you will be taken to intensely light and intensely dark places

in 2005 the lights came to change illusion to illumination
like my mentor, my calling changed from medical intuitive to healer:
Entering the castle by Caroline Myss
“I believe that the divine is everywhere and exists within even the most intimate details of our lives. All that we experience today has its purpose in tomorrow’s events; sometimes, the purpose is not evident for years of tomorrows. Yet, God prepares you for your spiritual journey, no matter how complicated, painful, or demanding it might become. For this reason, patience, trust, and faith must become constants for you; you cannot, and indeed you must not, even attempt to believe you know what is best for you. The divine will reveal its plan for you; you have to be open to receive it.
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It takes great courage to get to know your soul. This is because, once you do come to know it-and engage its power and live according to its authority-the divine itself will come to call. Once you are conscious of your soul, you are likely to be ‘called.’ Facing that call also requires courage because it can take you to both intensely light and intensely dark places.”
~ Caroline Myss
27 Aug 2020
by jeannepoland
in Evolve...(version 2), Poetry
Tags: awakening, civilian world, culture, danger, despair, discernment, ecology, Evolve...(version 2), faith Ginger, grief, growing trust, Guilt, higher power, hostility, march, MEDITATE, Music, Odysseus, one day at a time, patience, peace, relationships, retiring from the military, sleep and reboot, trauma, universe, vulnerability, years to change habits

My sister, Ginger, a psychologist shared in this piece by editing it from her personal experience counseling veterans.
I have rewritten it and want to share it with you today. She also recommended the book at the bottom. I have ordered it myself from Amazon.
If you want to share your reaction to the book or post , feel free to share on this blog.
15 Aug 2020
by jeannepoland
in Poetry, The Quicksilver Chronicle
Tags: commands, culture, despair, discernment, ecology, embrace your higher power, evolve, go through trauma, gradual awakening, immediate gratification, let go of grief, open to energy, patience, primary skill, reboot while you sleep, relationships, retiring from the military, surround yourself with music, the God of Faith, the peace of the Universe, The Quicksilver Chronicle, trauma lives in the memory, trust like a child, vulnerability


written by Jeanne Poland
8/15/20
05 Feb 2020
by jeannepoland
in Oliver's Birthday, Poetry
Tags: 2020, budgeting, but for multiplication and addition practice, generosity, Not enough for his new bike pedals, Oliver is nine.Feb 9, Oliver's Birthday, patience, time and dollars, twice $18, village where children thrive



Oliver is nine on Feb 9, 2020
He gets nine dollars twice: $18.
Not enough for his new bike pedals,
but enough for multiplication and addition practice
learning to budget time and dollars
learning to budget patience too
daily at the mill of generosity
in the village where children thrive!
12 Aug 2019
by jeannepoland
in Poetry, under the gown
Tags: accidents, catheter, cold wet feeling, colostomy, diligence, Julie Rohan Zoch, mattress, patience, pole, qualities worn in heaven, sleep's gentle release, tubes, under the gown, waiting 78 years

illustrator: Julie Rowan Zoch
waiting 78 years…
for a colostomy bag on my right
and a catheter on my left
for a pole laden with tubes to drag behind while I walk the halls…
for a way to keep accidents from the bed
mattress, mattress cover, sheets, comforter, carpet, gown,
and avoid the cold wet feeling that robs me of sleep’s gentle release.
More chance to practice diligence
patience
and other qualities
worn in heaven.
all rights
Jeanne
29 Dec 2018
by jeannepoland
in Poetry, Your pet animals are waiting for you
Tags: a tail wagging, continual show of loyalty, mutually caring, open hearted kisses, patience, recognition, the relationship went 2 ways, to welcome you to heaven, trust, Your pet animals are waiting for you

your pets are waiting to welcome you to heaven
the relationship went 2 ways
mutually caring
a tail wagging
continual show of loyalty
patience
recognition
trust
and open-hearted kisses!
11 Feb 2018
by jeannepoland
in A Loving Mate, Poetry
Tags: A Loving Mate, accident, bathroom, body, clean up, elder couples, elder intimacy, feet with lavender, freshness, garage, jokes, loyalty, Messages, patience, Photo from pre-red hair Jeanne, scratch back, sense of humor, tenderness, trust, Valentine's Day

Photo from pre-red hair Jeanne
Want to share how elder couples show tenderness 3 days before Valentines Day:
I had an accident leaving my car in the garage and had to clean the floor, car, clothes, body, bathroom, shower, mop, etc etc. Meanwhile messages were coming in from my son and daughter that required responses!
It took 2 hours to clean up and restore freshness.
When I confided to Don what had happened, he helped me finish the clean up, and then offered to rub my feet with lavender, scratch my back to help me sleep, and promised to do more of this when needed. In between, several jokes about the incident kept us laughing!
Once again we got a great taste of elder intimacy.
Recipe: trust, patience, sense of humor, loyalty!
20 Nov 2017
by jeannepoland
in A World of Teal, Poetry
Tags: A World of Teal, calming, creativity, emotional balance, energy, feminine, friendship, good luck, intuition, joy, love, loyalty, Meaning of Teal, my sister in law in 2006, patience, refreshing, serenity, sophisticated, spiritual grounding, tranquility, wholeness, wisdom

My sister-in-law in 2006
Meaning of The Color Teal.
refreshing, feminine, calming, sophisticated,
energy, wisdom, serenity, wholeness,
creativity, emotional balance, good luck,
spiritual grounding, friendship, love, joy,
tranquility, patience, intuition, and loyalty.
19 Feb 2017
by jeannepoland
in Poetry, Saint David Nussbaum
Tags: Adobe inDesign, border by Cherkasova, diabetic, extraordinary vigor, generosity, halo, healing service, needy, patience, poor, practice of medicine, Saint David Nussbaum, support persons

border by Cherkasova; Adobe inDesign by Jeanne
.
my Podiatrist
is extraordinary:
as I proclaim here.
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