Bad choices Quote by Rob Parnell
““The hero, however, is always willing to see where his decisions may lead him. To sum up the hero's journey in the Tarot so far, we can say that, armed with a now superior knowledge of the nature of life and its tests, we may face resistance to personal growth and change in the form of new perspectives, the need to destroy the past, to exercise self-control and repel temptation. It's easy for most of us to be seduced by the bad choices these cards represent because these debilitating options are designed by the universe to undermine our resolve, and arrest our development. To truly change we need to stand up to 'the slings and arrows of outrageous fortune' and literally metamorphose through a symbolic death and rebirth to acquire the resulting alteration to our consciousness. And from there, the world becomes our oyster.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Tarot and the Hero’s Journey, 2020
The hero must confront new perspectives, destroy old patterns, and resist temptations, undergoing symbolic death and rebirth to gain higher consciousness.
In simple terms: Growth requires confronting change and rebirth.
Key Takeaway
Embrace transformation despite resistance.
Themes
growth
self‑control
transformation
consciousness
Mood
motivational
introspective
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- career pivots
- relationship changes
- spiritual practices
Key Concepts
hero’s journey
tarot archetypes
personal development
Questions to Reflect On
- What old habit must you let go?
- How will you face temptation?
A Different Perspective
Change can be frightening and uncertain.
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