This strength is not of the physical body. This card is one of ideas and beliefs, fortitude of character, the ability to triumph over lower impulses and desires.
Courage and patience abound in this card; the patience of the mother elephant, endless gentleness, protecting her baby. The determination and focused action of the predator. It is not wasted on frivilous things, but only focused on what will truly bring it something it needs for life. The lion can also symbolize the "beast" within that needs taming. The spider web, quiet strength, and the Hurculese moth
Force of true will systematically applied will yield results. Quiet, unstoppable power.
A Course In Miracles perspective.
The Course teaches that when we first start studying we must be very vigilant in focusing on the world of Spirit, seeing past the intriguing world of form. We have been so conditioned to believe in the power of the body and the world, two things that make us feel weak and small, that we must relearn to focus our attention on the internal, non-physiacal realm where our true strength lies waiting.
"There is another way of looking at the world." Lesson 33. ACIM
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