When I made this card intuitively, I had no idea which part of me this was.  After I did the interpretation (below), I see it now as a most precious part of me, the one who loves and craves and thrives on solitude.  This part has always been with me, from the time I was very young. I’ve always loved being alone… but I’ve never really “owned” this part of me or taken care of her so fully until now.

Who are you? I am the one who curls into myself by the beautiful ocean.  I am the one who is content in my soul, who needs no support when I look within.  I am the one who blossoms into marvelous sweet beauty when I am alone, who treasures solitude, who needs nothing external, only my inner self, to thrive and grow.

What do you have to give me? I give you the joy and deep inner peace that comes from alone-time.  I give you time to be alone, with your self, your inner voices, your thoughts, your dreams.  I give you the rest that you need, and can only get, from time in solitude. What do you want from me? I want you to remember that you are one who needs and thrives on time spent alone.  I want you to keep time set apart on your schedule for this so that you can do the work you are meant to do in this world.  I want you to remember that your creative work is made so much more powerful when you consciously seek to balance your daily life with spans of solitude. NOTES FROM DAILY READINGS: March, 2006– What I’m saying to you today is this: This is a hard week for you because your usual days of solitude are continually interrupted with appointments and places to go.  Remember to keep the balance, and that for you, balance is maintained by a higher ratio of solitude. November, 2006– I am the one who finds my deepest, truest self alone, and in nature.  I am the one with rivers and veins of life running thru my body and soul.  My message for you today is this: you can add more solitude into your daily life if you spend your evenings alone with a good book or at your art table instead of with food.  Ask yourself why you’ve been pushing me away during the evening lately, and why you’ve been replacing me with food.  I can be your truest, best and most helpful ally while you are bringing your body to its natural weight.  Remember, I am a healthy and valid part of you.  It doesn’t matter that others don’t need as much solitude as you do…. what matters is that YOU do!