Ace of Earth – Maturity

Ace of Earth / Rainbows – Maturity

This figure stands alone, silent and yet alert. The inner being is filled with flowers–that carry the quality of springtime and regenerate wherever he goes. This inner flowering and the wholeness that he feels affords the possibility of unlimited movement. He can move in any direction–within and without it makes no difference as his joy and and maturity cannot be diminished by externals. He has come to a time of centeredness and expansiveness–the white glow around the figure is his protection and his light. All of life’s experiences have brought him to this time of perfection.

When you draw this card, know well this moment carries a gift–for hard work well done. Your base is solid now and success and good fortune are yours for they are the outcome of what has already been experienced within.

Osho’s Teachings

The distinction between the grasses and the blossoms is the same as between you not knowing that you are a buddha, and the moment you know that you are a buddha. In fact, there is no way to be otherwise. Buddha is completely blossomed, fully opened.

His lotuses, his petals, have come to a completion….

Certainly, to be full of spring yourself is far more beautiful than the autumn dew falling on the lotus leaves. That is one of the most beautiful things to watch: when autumn dew falls on the lotus leaves and shine in the morning sun like real pearls. But of course it is a momentary experience. As the sun rises, the autumn dew starts evaporating….

This temporary beauty cannot be compared, certainly, with an eternal spring in your being. You look back as far as you can and it has always been there. You look forward as much as you can, and you will be surprised: it is your very being. Wherever you are it will be there, and the flowers will continue to shower on you. This is spiritual spring.

Osho No Mind: The Flowers of Eternity, Chapter 5

 

A coat of quotes and passing poetry

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Now, on sea and land descending, 

Brings the night its peace profound: hymn

Let our vesper hymn be blending With the holy calm around. 

Soon as dies the sunset glory, Stars of heaven shine out above, 

Telling still the ancient story— Their Creator's changeless love. 

Now, our wants and burdens leaving To his care who cares for all, 

Cease we fearing, cease we grieving; At his touch our burdens fall. 

As the darkness deepens o'er us, Lo! eternal stars arise; 

Hope and Faith and Love rise glorious, Shining in the Spirit's skies. 

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Vesper Hymn | Samuel Longfellow