(14) Resource - Golden Goblet
Your emotional resilience is a valuable resource especially regarding finance, property, material possessions and your use of natural resources. They are all symbolically held within this golden vessel, plus your resourcefulness for generating income to safeguard a realistic standard of living.
With good management, your glass is at least half full and that precious emotional organ - your mind - is tuned to know what is enough for a happy contented life.
The Rune of Resource reminds you that healthy living is enabled through the medium of resources – whether the shelter of a home, the tangible goods therein or essential supplies such as water, food and fuel.
Some are vital for your well-being while others are definitely surplus to requirement – almost all entail monetary input which needs to be controlled.
If you are financially struggling, thwart your worry by making constructive plans for ways to increase your income and/or live more cost-effectively. Might you transform a fledgling opportunity into a productive asset or turn a hobby into a fund-generating venture or add value to your current job and ask for a raise?
On the other hand, if you have more than enough, it is a privilege to be charitable – enact that privilege. It is emotionally-rewarding to help others and be free from the burden of self-indulgent over-consumption.
This Rune also concerns your personal belongings, both natural and synthetic. They are all made of the earth’s resources, so it makes sense to value and appreciate them.
Look around at the abundance of accumulated stuff - clothes, shoes, bags, jewellery, ornaments, sports gear, cars, e-devices and new gizmos – which ones are really necessary?
Here’s sound advice from someone who has very few things: “Do not want more than you really need. If you envy others, that can only give you stress.” So says 100+ year young Ionna Proiou,
resident of Greek island Ikaria, where a third of people live past 90.
Strong needless attachment to material possessions is commonplace. Notice the stressful feelings arising when you lose things, they break down or you have to part with them. Mindful awareness nips these in the bud.
If you have surplus goods, redistribute them by upcycling, recycling, joining the sharing economy or donating to charity.
And if you are hoarding painful emotional memories attached to 'things' - it's time to form 'letting go' habits.
Whether you are prosperous, sufficiently solvent or financially challenged, you will naturally benefit from learning to live more simply
and contentedly in an increasingly complex world.
This Rune is a member of The Performance Set consisting of domains relating to the need for engagement in physical and mental activities and taking personal responsibility therefor.
"Nothing is enough for the person to whom enough is too little." Epicurus - Ancient Greek Philosopher
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Some are vital for your well-being while others are definitely surplus to requirement – almost all entail monetary input which needs to be controlled.
If you are financially struggling, thwart your worry by making constructive plans for ways to increase your income and/or live more cost-effectively. Might you transform a fledgling opportunity into a productive asset or turn a hobby into a fund-generating venture or add value to your current job and ask for a raise?
On the other hand, if you have more than enough, it is a privilege to be charitable – enact that privilege. It is emotionally-rewarding to help others and be free from the burden of self-indulgent over-consumption.
This Rune also concerns your personal belongings, both natural and synthetic. They are all made of the earth’s resources, so it makes sense to value and appreciate them.
Look around at the abundance of accumulated stuff - clothes, shoes, bags, jewellery, ornaments, sports gear, cars, e-devices and new gizmos – which ones are really necessary?
Here’s sound advice from someone who has very few things: “Do not want more than you really need. If you envy others, that can only give you stress.” So says 100+ year young Ionna Proiou, resident of Greek island Ikaria, where a third of people live past 90.
Strong needless attachment to material possessions is commonplace. Notice the stressful feelings arising when you lose things, they break down or you have to part with them. Mindful awareness nips these in the bud.
If you have surplus goods, redistribute them by upcycling, recycling, joining the sharing economy or donating to charity. And if you are hoarding painful emotional memories attached to 'things' - it's time to form 'letting go' habits.
Whether you are prosperous, sufficiently solvent or financially challenged, you will naturally benefit from learning to live more simply and contentedly in an increasingly complex world.
This Rune is a member of The Performance Set consisting of domains relating to the need for engagement in physical and mental activities and taking personal responsibility therefor.
"Nothing is enough for the person to whom enough is too little." Epicurus - Ancient Greek Philosopher
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