01/08/2022
The shell's spiral pattern serves as a reminder that the path we take is so often spiral in shape. We cycle
through patterns that bring us repeatedly backed in the vicinity of whatever our nemesis is that we must meet and master. Often it is the negative aspects of a goddess that can take us over: a susceptibility to fall
into Demeter or Persephone depressions, a problem with Hera's jealousy and mistrust, a temptation to be a promiscuous Aphrodite, or an unscrupulous Athena or a ruthless Artemis. Life presents us with repeated opportunities to face what we fear, what we need to become conscious of, or what we need to master. Each time we cycle around the spiral path to the place that gives us difficulty, hopefully, we gain more consciousness and can respond more wisely the next time; until we can finally pass through that nemesis
place at peace and in harmony with our deepest values, and not be negatively affected at all. 🙏
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