ABOUT THE CALENDAR OF VIRTUES
The Calendar
of Virtues represents a year-round opportunity to practice Virtue
Transitions while outer nature is going through analogous changes. Your inner
practice will be reflected in the outer world which can strengthen your
experience. PLEASE POST YOUR INSIGHTS IN THE COMMENTS SECTION BELOW.
CALENDAR
OF VIRTUES JAN 21 – FEB 20:
Discretion Becomes Meditative Strength
Opposite: Criticism, Comments
By Jean Yeager
IN NATURE
A
Time of Testing - This last summer I watched two bull elk who were grazing near
one another. At first it appeared that they were simply grazing and paying one
another no mind. This was several weeks before the “rutting season” so there
was no reason to believe that these bulls were doing anything but grazing.
There were no elk cows nearby. Then, slowly, but without obvious sign (at least
to this human observer) one bull turned a particular angle, lowered his head
and suddenly “game on”! They moved slowly, but forcefully together and locked
horns. They backed off and re-connected again. They pushed, twisted and
struggled for a short time. Then, they went back to grazing placidly as if
nothing happened.
Such
testing seemed like a “dress rehearsal” for the intensity of the competitive
breeding which began in a few weeks. Even animals will “size up” a situation
and use some sort of judgment to enter in or depart.
IN THE HUMAN BEING
I once invented a children’s toy called the
“Wishing Star”. It was handmade and I test marketed them at a local Renaissance
Faire before trying to sell them nationwide. I was discreet in my selling
learning what people thought about the product, my selling price and so forth
before risking my hard-earned funds on what could have been a risky endeavor.
My small, well planned experiences helped me feel inwardly strong about my
risk.
OPPOSITE: CRITICISM, COMMENT
Self-criticism or
“second guessing” is a terrible thing to observe. Self-confidence, realistic
assessment of self, is important. However, taking it too far and becoming
arrogant can be dangerous. Not too far one way or the other is a discreet
balance.
STARTING
FEBRUARY 21 WE WILL BEGIN
OBSERVING
A NEW VIRTUES PAIR:
Magnanimity
Becomes Love
Opposite:
Pettiness
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