When I seek out the Hermit’s wisdom, I find taking myself to a place that facilitates, that really almost forces solitude, helps. Nature somehow enhances the silence for me. Winter further adds to the silence.

Not at first.

Initially, I’m listening to my own narrative: “I’m cold…  I’m tired… I don’t really want to be here…

Over the past few days, while Kelly is working away, I’ve been doing a few Tarot readings.

In the space between the minimal work I’m doing for Kel and the readings I have ‘booked’, I drew three cards of my own, reflecting on the past six days here.