Okay, let me walk you through something I went through recently, connected to that number eight card in the Tarot, the Strength one.
Finding My Footing
So, a while back, I pulled the Strength card. Didn’t think much of it at first, just another card in the spread. But then, this situation cropped up at work. Not like a huge drama, but one of those slow-burn things with a colleague who was, let’s just say, throwing their weight around a bit. You know the type, kinda loud, always gotta be right, makes things feel tense.
Initially, my gut reaction was just pure frustration. I wanted to push back hard, maybe even get a bit loud myself. Felt that surge, that raw energy the card sometimes talks about. Power versus power, right? Seemed like the obvious path. I spent a couple of days just stewing on it, replaying conversations in my head, thinking of sharp comebacks.
Trying a Different Approach
But then I remembered that card. Strength. It’s not always about roaring like a lion, is it? Sometimes it’s about that gentle hand, that quiet control. So, I decided to try something different. Instead of meeting force with force, I started consciously choosing to stay calm when this person got wound up.
It wasn’t easy, believe me. Took real effort. Here’s kinda what I did:
- I listened more, even when I disagreed. Just let them talk.
- I focused on keeping my own voice steady and low.
- I picked my battles. Didn’t need to challenge every little thing.
- When I did need to state my point, I kept it purely about the work, no personal digs.
- I made sure I had my facts straight, so I wasn’t just reacting emotionally.
It felt weird at first. Like being weak, almost. That reversed side of the card, maybe? Weakness, discord – that’s what I was afraid of creating if I didn’t stand up forcefully. I had moments where I nearly snapped back, nearly went back to the old way.
What Happened
Slowly, though, things started shifting. It wasn’t overnight. But because I wasn’t giving the tension fuel, the confrontational vibe started to fizzle out. The colleague didn’t have that wall to push against anymore. Our interactions became less about winning and more about just getting the job done. It wasn’t like we became best friends, but the constant low-level conflict eased off. It was more like… success, but a quiet kind. Not loud honours, just a more peaceful and productive atmosphere.
Looking back, that whole experience really drove home what that Strength card means for me in practice. It’s not about brute force or being the loudest voice. It’s that inner grit, that courage to stay calm and controlled, even when you feel pushed. It’s about channeling that energy, not letting it explode. That, for me, was the real power in that situation.
