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As part of a Tarot art challenge, I re-interpreted card XV, traditionally "The Devil," as the strongest passion I have difficulty dealing with. Creating this image helped me to recognize my anger as a part of me who wants to protect me, but sometimes hurts me without meaning to. I imagine her residing in my solar plexus, accidentally stabbing me with her double-pointed spear while trying to drive off perceived threats.

In Peace is Every Step, Thich Nhat Hanh offers the following advice:

"Breathing in, I know that I am angry. Breathing out, I know that I must put all my energy into caring for my anger."

"The second step is to become one with the feeling. It is best not to say, 'Go away, Fear. I don't like you. You are not me.' It is much more effective to say, 'Hello, Fear. How are you today?' Then you can invite the two aspects of yourself, mindfulness and fear, to shake hands as friends and become one."

In this image I found a part of myself who is afraid for me, and whom I have not appreciated enough. I am trying to care for her better now.

Description
As part of a Tarot art challenge, I re-interpreted card XV, traditionally "The Devil," as the strongest passion I have difficulty dealing with. Creating this image helped me to recognize my anger as a part of me who wants to protect me, but sometimes hurts me without meaning to. I imagine her residing in my solar plexus, accidentally stabbing me with her double-pointed spear while trying to drive off perceived threats.

In Peace is Every Step, Thich Nhat Hanh offers the following advice:

"Breathing in, I know that I am angry. Breathing out, I know that I must put all my energy into caring for my anger."

"The second step is to become one with the feeling. It is best not to say, 'Go away, Fear. I don't like you. You are not me.' It is much more effective to say, 'Hello, Fear. How are you today?' Then you can invite the two aspects of yourself, mindfulness and fear, to shake hands as friends and become one."

In this image I found a part of myself who is afraid for me, and whom I have not appreciated enough. I am trying to care for her better now.