While I'm creating my Wisdom Cards, I have my note book next to me where I write down the wisdom that is appearing from the painting. I am now writing up my 'words' and wanted to share my second card with you.
Take A Small Step
We share our planet with all sentient beings. We are all responsible for each other,
whether we walk on two legs, four legs, fly or swim.
Background to the card:
This card symbolises the love
and compassion of Linda and Paul McCartney. Together they dedicated their life standing up for the
life of sentient beings.
It was 25+ years ago when I saw
a documentary featuring Linda and Paul. In the film, Paul explained how it had suddenly
dawned on him that he was eating the very same animal that he cherished outside
his window. At this point he
stopped eating meat, fish, birds and joined Linda in her quest to change the
eating habits of our culture.
Their commitment was, to not
only one another, but also the animals around them. This was inspiring for me. I didn’t know why exactly at the time, I just knew ‘something.’ Growing up in a 'meat household', it
was a transition for me.
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It was not an overnight change,
but a progression.
Aged 16, Lamb was first to go and
gradually over time, I stopped eating anything with eyes. Linda and Paul's journey
was one that I admired. This
was not about The Beatles but about The Couple. It was their kindness, determination and action that rubbed
off on me. I'm thankful and
grateful to them for this insight.
The meaning behind the card:
If this card has appeared to
you today in a reading, you will know what it’s saying. It will resonate. Perhaps
you've been considering stopping eating one type of meat, birds, or perhaps fish.
Do you think that your life would be healthier if you made just one change? It only needs to start with one
choice and Linda and Paul are testimony to that. She built her vegetarian business by suggesting that people
just swap one meat meal for a vegetarian option.
If this card jumped out at you,
perhaps you want to cultivate a new way of eating, or it may be nudging you to
take a stand for animal welfare and ask the right questions and refuse certain farming
methods. We always know that it
always starts with the smallest step.
This could be, the very first
step.
Linda never forced her way of
eating on Paul, but her way of life had a ripple effect. Be courageous and take a step, even if
it causes ripples. Take note that
their example will support you.
Linda's legacy lives on and I
was inspired to create this card to honour her.
How to use this card:
Sit quietly and close your
eyes. Notice any thoughts flying
around your head, acknowledge them and continue to quieten your mind. You may want to find out more about
eating less meat/birds/fish; seek out a cookbook that can support you; develop
a healthy meal for your family with new ingredients or sample something different
that contains no animal products. You may need to speak to someone already
eating this way, or visit and support your local vegetarian café.
This card asks you to look
closer and think deeper and take a small step.
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I'm creating a set of 44 Wisdom Cards and Book - each card will be inspired by someone who has meant something to me, someone who has inspired me or taught me something. They could be people I know, or people I don't know, living or passed over. They may be people I have seen from afar. They may also be animals and elements from the planet around me. They may also be from dreamtime and with symbolism that I can’t recognise. What I know for sure is, it will all unfold. If you'd like to read more about this project, click here
Much Love
Jules xxx
PS Text may change in final copy.
All photographs and text copyright of Julia Dolowicz
