Mmm. I love this pairing! To me, sometimes the performer represents the idea of the shapeshifter... being able to shapeshift into new energies, archetypes, animals or ways of being in order to channel and create from that sense. I can use this is my creativity whenever I feel stuck in my ego-self and am desiring a deep need to meet the mystery on a more abstract level. That 4 of cups reminds me of that mystery/connection to the sacred through our emotional well.
I so agree, Christine! I thought about the similarities of the Performer and Shapeshifter for a long time too. Very similar energies. I think the Performer might lean a little more towards expression while the Shapeshifter leans more towards experiencing. But I don't know, still more pondering to do. I love that you use this for getting unstuck. That's genius! I'm going to try this next time I have writer's block. Instead of staring at a blank screen, I'll try channeling a hummingbird or a tiger. That feels really exciting. Thank you for this!
I immediately flashed to the work of Marina Abramović during this post, I only heard about her within the last year or so (though she's been working since the 70s) but I'm a bit in awe of the commitment she has to her conceptual art, most of which concerns sometimes frightening performances with her body... Also I think there is a resonance with some of the ideas in Song of Myself we've been discussing, with the body as the material manifestation of the soul, inextricable from each other. 🤍
This is brilliant, Troy! I hadn't heard of Marina Abramović so I looked her up. Fascinating. I was especially drawn to her installment called "Counting the Rice". I felt a deep sense of peace just contemplating that. When all other feelings of responsibility fall away and our only doing is counting the rice, I think this is when we can really open to that fourth cup. Thank you for introducing me to her work!
I love this contemplation Jenna. The 4ofC as this time of disappointment and disillusionment. Which is a natural part of life. Discontent as the precursor for new directions. But as the 4ofC do I identify with the pain and PERFORM? Either playing the poor me card or pretending everything is fine? Or do I open to the moment and learn from it. The fourth cup being presented, is the piece of the puzzle needed for deeper understanding. Do I take it and receive it? Recently I have been through a rough spell, I went to the ocean yesterday... that was my fourth cup.
Oh my gosh, what a fourth cup that is! I love your wisdom here. My initial response to disappointment is pretty much always to perform the poor me card. Most times, this phase is fairly short-lived and I can move into expansion (but definitely not always). It's interesting to me, though, that my initial response is still to perform instead of simply to be. That's eye opening. Thank you for that revelation. I'm sorry about your recent rough spell. Sending you love and hugs!❤️
Ooooh, this gave me chills, Sam! I have the rite/right to ask. That's so insightful! I wonder why I so often forget this simple step, why I tend to first go towards "figuring things out" or "fixing things" before simply asking the universe for what I want. Thank you so much for this, Sam, I'm committing to asking right here and now.❤️
As usual, it's Sunday and the Universe is talking to me through your newsletter. It is currently saying, "remember what you were JUST thinking while out on a walk with your husband (one hour ago), that you wish the two of you could engage in more meaningful, spiritual conversation that was nourishing to you." Then, via your writing, it went on to remind me that it's the thing I ignore, that I'm dissatisfied with and instead of looking at it I perform as a satisfied little wife.
I love that...'Well damn' is one of the most complete sentences there are. 😂 Oftentimes, nothing else needs to be said. Thank you so much for sharing your experience here and I truly understand this. Performing the satisfied wife has almost always been preferable to me over rocking the boat. I feel like this week's message is a really big ask. I'm so glad we're in this together! ❤️
Loved reading this Jenna ♥️ I feel like the performer archetype is one that I’ve struggled with a lot in the past. I’ve often fallen into the feeling too much of “making/creating for other people” to the point that I have a bit of a negative connotation with this archetype. Your words make me consider it in a new light, something I’ll have to think on more.
Thank you, Kerani! I so get this. I've struggled with this one too. Sometimes it seems like we can spend so much time being what others want us to be, that we completely forget who we were in the first place. The performance can totally take over. Getting back to the authentic self is a process for sure.
Hello Donna! I'm glad I'm on here!
Mmm. I love this pairing! To me, sometimes the performer represents the idea of the shapeshifter... being able to shapeshift into new energies, archetypes, animals or ways of being in order to channel and create from that sense. I can use this is my creativity whenever I feel stuck in my ego-self and am desiring a deep need to meet the mystery on a more abstract level. That 4 of cups reminds me of that mystery/connection to the sacred through our emotional well.
I so agree, Christine! I thought about the similarities of the Performer and Shapeshifter for a long time too. Very similar energies. I think the Performer might lean a little more towards expression while the Shapeshifter leans more towards experiencing. But I don't know, still more pondering to do. I love that you use this for getting unstuck. That's genius! I'm going to try this next time I have writer's block. Instead of staring at a blank screen, I'll try channeling a hummingbird or a tiger. That feels really exciting. Thank you for this!
I immediately flashed to the work of Marina Abramović during this post, I only heard about her within the last year or so (though she's been working since the 70s) but I'm a bit in awe of the commitment she has to her conceptual art, most of which concerns sometimes frightening performances with her body... Also I think there is a resonance with some of the ideas in Song of Myself we've been discussing, with the body as the material manifestation of the soul, inextricable from each other. 🤍
This is brilliant, Troy! I hadn't heard of Marina Abramović so I looked her up. Fascinating. I was especially drawn to her installment called "Counting the Rice". I felt a deep sense of peace just contemplating that. When all other feelings of responsibility fall away and our only doing is counting the rice, I think this is when we can really open to that fourth cup. Thank you for introducing me to her work!
I love this contemplation Jenna. The 4ofC as this time of disappointment and disillusionment. Which is a natural part of life. Discontent as the precursor for new directions. But as the 4ofC do I identify with the pain and PERFORM? Either playing the poor me card or pretending everything is fine? Or do I open to the moment and learn from it. The fourth cup being presented, is the piece of the puzzle needed for deeper understanding. Do I take it and receive it? Recently I have been through a rough spell, I went to the ocean yesterday... that was my fourth cup.
Oh my gosh, what a fourth cup that is! I love your wisdom here. My initial response to disappointment is pretty much always to perform the poor me card. Most times, this phase is fairly short-lived and I can move into expansion (but definitely not always). It's interesting to me, though, that my initial response is still to perform instead of simply to be. That's eye opening. Thank you for that revelation. I'm sorry about your recent rough spell. Sending you love and hugs!❤️
Jenna, I was drawn so much to this sentence:
The question to us then becomes: what would need to be in that fourth cup in order for us to feel emotionally stable and satisfied?
This invites depth and pondering,
It is like we have the 2 wishes (or in this case 3) and now we can ask for the final wish and know it will be answered...
It also opens for me, I have the rite/right to ask? And in asking, THE RIGHT/RITE Question, I can receive.
Thank you x
Ooooh, this gave me chills, Sam! I have the rite/right to ask. That's so insightful! I wonder why I so often forget this simple step, why I tend to first go towards "figuring things out" or "fixing things" before simply asking the universe for what I want. Thank you so much for this, Sam, I'm committing to asking right here and now.❤️
I like the preamble "Summary" and its question, though I have no answer at this time.
Hi Jenna’s Dad! It’s awesome you’re on here!
Isn't it?! He's the absolute best!
Thank you, Dad! ❤️🤗 I think I like it too...I like getting to the "nut meat" of things.
Well damn.
That is a complete sentence in this context!
As usual, it's Sunday and the Universe is talking to me through your newsletter. It is currently saying, "remember what you were JUST thinking while out on a walk with your husband (one hour ago), that you wish the two of you could engage in more meaningful, spiritual conversation that was nourishing to you." Then, via your writing, it went on to remind me that it's the thing I ignore, that I'm dissatisfied with and instead of looking at it I perform as a satisfied little wife.
Hmmmm. OK I hear this.
Thank you! Yikes!
I love that...'Well damn' is one of the most complete sentences there are. 😂 Oftentimes, nothing else needs to be said. Thank you so much for sharing your experience here and I truly understand this. Performing the satisfied wife has almost always been preferable to me over rocking the boat. I feel like this week's message is a really big ask. I'm so glad we're in this together! ❤️
Loved reading this Jenna ♥️ I feel like the performer archetype is one that I’ve struggled with a lot in the past. I’ve often fallen into the feeling too much of “making/creating for other people” to the point that I have a bit of a negative connotation with this archetype. Your words make me consider it in a new light, something I’ll have to think on more.
Thank you, Kerani! I so get this. I've struggled with this one too. Sometimes it seems like we can spend so much time being what others want us to be, that we completely forget who we were in the first place. The performance can totally take over. Getting back to the authentic self is a process for sure.