So last summer, I experienced a bit of an issue with my healthcare provider where a doctor thought they knew my health issues better than I did and went against my wishes and what I was trying to tell them. I have never wanted to make a fuss of anything for the sake of it but when I know I was asked certain things and my wishes weren't respected, then I knew I needed to escalate it and make sure that others can learn from this situation in the future.
I don't feel like this is a huge deal within my doctors as this is the first issue I've faced while being registered with them for the last several years. But at the same time, I don't know if I'm the only patient this has happened to, and if I can do anything to stop someone else from experiencing this, I will fight back so that everyone involved can learn from this.
Recently, I was gifted a beautiful deck by a friend and it was The Wild Unknown Animal Spirit oracle deck. While I got to know this deck, I was curious as to how I should deal with this situation so I asked for guidance. This isn't something that I usually do but I didn't want to come across as a Karen, and this is why I asked. As I was shuffling, I had three cards jump out together: the first two were relatively easy to interpret but the third posed a bit of a challenge.
The first card was the Stingray and I loved how the chakras were represented along the spine. Because of this, I felt like part of the message was that I needed to be sure that I was approaching this from a place of balance. I needed to be energetically balanced so that I wouldn't be drained or triggered by whatever happens.
Because I had only just received this deck and I was still becoming familiar with the creatures depicted, I did consult the accompanying guidebook and discovered that the Stingray also comes to show that confidence is developing, that a "spine" is being grown. So within this situation, I've had to stand up for myself, metaphorically growing a shiny spine.
The second card was the Dolphin. I do like Dolphins but I also believe that they are thoroughly misunderstood beings on this planet. Dolphins are incredibly intelligent beings but so often we, as humans, relegate them to entertainment as we watch them perform at aquariums. In the wild, they can be very protective and can cause immense wounds on any being who threatens or attacks their families. They do enjoy playing but they can also be serious when they have to be. So I feel like this is what I need to do: I need to defend myself so that others aren't treated the same, but I also need to remember that life isn't all seriousness because there are times when play is appropriate.
The third card was the Whale and it was this card that presented a challenge to me. Even after reading the relevant page of the guidebook, I still couldn't figure out how the Whale fitted into the situation. In the end, it was talking with a friend about reading tarot cards that helped me to understand it. They brought to my attention that when a Whale sings, it can be heard for miles. No one who can hear its song can ignore it as the Whale ensures that its voice is always loud enough to be noticed and paid attention to. When a Whale approaches the surface and comes up for air or when their tails slap the water as they play and dive into the depths, again they cannot be ignored as they take up as much space as they need. I need to make sure that my voice is heard on behalf of others while also taking up enough space to ensure that this situation is not ignored.
But when I was talking with my friend about the Whale, I was shuffling the rest of the deck and I had another card jump out. This final card was the Buffalo, which sort of gave me Taurus vibes but not pure Taurus energy.
I needed to read the guidebook to understand this card but once I did, I knew exactly what this was telling me. The Buffalo came to confirm the kind of attitude I need to have with this situation: that I shouldn't fear this situation because it is an opportunity for others to find enlightenment and wisdom. I want other doctors to learn from this situation so that other patients aren't treated as I was.
These cards have filled me with a lot of hope and given me confirmation that I am already on the right path to dealing with this situation. And I hope that my experience inspires you to consult a deck if you feel you need to.
Peace and love to all!!!
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