So, today I want to talk about my experience with the “3 of Swords.” Yeah, sounds weird, I know. It’s from this tarot card thing. I’m not really into all that fortune-telling stuff, but I found myself going down a rabbit hole online, and this one card just stuck with me.
I started by reading up on what this card actually means. Apparently, it’s all about heartbreak, sadness, feeling alone, and all that heavy stuff. They say it shows up when you’re going through a rough patch, especially when something you didn’t see coming hits you hard. It can be about a breakup, a fight with a friend, or just feeling super let down.
At first, I was like, “Yeah, whatever, that’s pretty general.” But then I started to think about my own life. I’ve had my fair share of disappointments, that’s for sure. Times when I felt like I got stabbed in the back, or when things just didn’t go my way. We all have those moments, right?
So, I decided to do a little experiment. I printed out a picture of the 3 of Swords card (don’t judge me). Then, every time I felt that pang of sadness or disappointment, I would look at the card. Sounds silly, but it actually helped me acknowledge those feelings instead of just brushing them aside.
- I remember one time, I was really counting on this opportunity at work, and it fell through. I was bummed, felt like a total failure. I looked at the card, and instead of spiraling into negativity, I thought, “Okay, this sucks, but it’s not the end of the world.”
- Another time, I had a falling out with a friend. It was messy and hurtful. The card reminded me that these things happen. It didn’t make the pain go away, but it helped me accept it as part of life.
Then I read about the “reversed” meaning of the card. Supposedly, it’s about hope and healing. Like, even though you’ve been through the wringer, there’s a light at the end of the tunnel. You can get better, and recover from hurt.
I started to use this idea too. Whenever I felt like I was stuck in a negative loop, I would flip the card over in my mind. It was like a little mental trick to remind myself that things wouldn’t always be so crappy. There can be hope after sadness.
The Outcome
Honestly, this whole thing has been pretty eye-opening. It’s not about magic or anything. It’s just about facing your feelings head-on, acknowledging the bad stuff, and reminding yourself that it won’t last forever. The 3 of Swords, for me, has become a weird little symbol of resilience. It’s like saying, “Yeah, life can be a real pain sometimes, but I can handle it.” And you know what? I think I actually can.
