Nestled amidst the whispers of societal norms, there are topics that lie shrouded in a cloak of taboo – the forbidden fruits of conversation, laden with unease, discomfort, and fear. You know that to engage in such matters is deeply intimate but requires a humble ego, one that is not afraid to be laid bare.
Do you Tiptoe along the edges of vulnerability, searching for the elusive path that leads to honest discourse, unearthing the courage to share your thoughts, experiences, and perspectives without the shackles of judgment and condemnation? Or do you take a path of silence, observing the truth that stands naked before you, comfortable in the knowledge that you are neither mad nor intense, dealing with the frustration of those who choose not to acknowledge the oversized elephant?
But before you judge another for their discomfort, recall the journey you have undertaken to dive into your own biases, prejudices, and limitations. You have taken time to confront the uncomfortable truths within yourself, acknowledging your perception based on the patterns of your cosmic DNA, exacerbated by your environment , and have uncovered layer upon layer of truth that has nurtured in you this hunger for honest, meaningful intercourse. You have laid the groundwork for empathy, humility, and a willingness to challenge your own beliefs, a path that many have yet to take, colonised as they have been by their education, culture and distraction by the cult of the exterior.
Remember the sacredness of revelation – the inner sanctuaries of dialogue wherein the immense power of empathy is discovered. Remember also that to speak openly about taboo topics requires more than just empathy – it demands curiosity, a thirst for understanding, dismantling the walls that separate you, fostering within you a matrix of open-mindedness and acceptance. But also remember the courage to challenge societal norms, to confront the discomfort, and to raise your voice even when it trembles.
As you deal with the frustration of not having a truly intimate and meaningful interaction, take a step back and reflect on the time it has taken you to truly reach an intimate place within yourself, a place that is safe to name the un-nameable. So take the lead, gently and with compassion, knowing that the rewards of truly open dialogue are immeasurable, as you cultivate a space where even the most uncomfortable topics find a place at the table, and where the power of human connection transcends the boundaries of fear and discomfort.
Reflection on Mercury quincunx Pluto