Monday, 23 August 2021
Curiosity Context
While Mark and I had visited O’Reilly’s in the past, it’s usually to do some Uni assignment or simply to just getaway. The trips had been for weekends arriving on Saturday and departing Sunday. Therefore, this extended-stay provided us with an opportunity to use our curiosity. We could discover the Wishing Tree.
Since this was our first day, the walk we planned would be friendly and easy for us. That meant we’d have to reign in the curiosity a little, but not too much. So, first up was the Wishing Tree walk. What is the Wishing Tree? Why was it called the Wishing Tree? Ooh, let’s take a look.
It was fantastic exploring the rainforest. As it turns out, the Wishing Tree was a massive tree with a base about the size of a medium-small tepee. Further along, the walk was a suspension bridge between trees (not very big) which is scary and fun at the same time!
Along the loop, there was a sign to go to a flying fox; I love flying fox ziplines! Although we suspected it would be closed, considering the lack of people we encountered on the walk, my curiosity wanted to see what was at the top of the loose-rocked climb. 😉 Disappointingly, as expected, it was closed.
With our curiosity sated and enough exercise to feel like we exercised, we walked back to the unit and relaxed in front of the fireplace.
Today's Cards
The Cards - Curiosity Analysis
Carryover Cards
No cards carried over from yesterday.
Cross
Silence in the Distant Past probably refers to previous visits. The peace and relaxation from being at O’Reilly’s prompted an unconscious desire to embark on a trip with The Fool and allowed us to indulge our curiosity.
The Fool today is influenced by Compromise. That Compromise comes from the cancellation of a ski holiday to NZ (Day 204) and the desire to still go on a trip anywhere possible.
Having Maturity as the Goal enabled us to make that decision, although until we got to O’Reilly’s (Recent Past), I had been Fighting to keep my tension from last-minute packing stress under control.
In the end, Future Energy is Flowering and opening up my heart to the beauty of being in and amongst nature.
Base
Today my Feelings were of Ordinariness. Our curiosity took us exploring, but I think that’s just a natural part of our soul. Sure, sometimes it gets us in trouble, but at others, it’s rewarding. You know the saying: “curiosity killed the cat, but satisfaction brought it back”. Curiosity is a double-edged sword.
Others’ views are of me having Success. Now, what that Success is for isn’t clear, but if I had to hazard a guess, I’d say it was finally going for the bushwalk I’ve been promoting for weeks. Maybe it just satisfies that curiosity on the Wishing Tree.
Postponement is in the Hopes & Fears position, and it’s been thirty-two days since its last appearance. Hmmm, what am I postponing? Writing? It’s tough trying to blog when you’re in this beautiful place with your husband. I hope there’s time to rest and play but fear this isn’t possible – Compromise (?).
The best thing about being on this kind of vacation? It’s about being able to take it Moment by Moment, and this card fits in the Outcome position of the layout.
References
- Osho, Osho Zen Tarot – The Transcendental Game of Zen, St Martin’s Press, ISBN 0-312-11733-7
- O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat
