28 Jan 2011

Nauthiz, Ansuz, and Thurisa gave their advice for today.  All three are message runes and today was a day of messages.

Nauthiz is the rune of Pain, Constraint, Necessity, and traditionally, Need.  Today's lesson was a reminder of how I deal when stressed and how I deal with stress.  A reminder that when I am tired, cranky, and stressed, comments and attitudes can be pointed.  When stress and fatigue increases, projectiles become scattered instead of focused.  Recognizing this, I mitigated the situation by removing myself from the catalyst.  On the up side, I learned something new today.  I learned that I should never be vocal about a process that I have not put my back into especially when there is a team involved.  It is never good to be vocal about activities when you aren't fully vested in the project.  I also learned modifications are good to make and use as they can be better than the original tool.  A longer handle and a wider head can do wonders on a Pulaski. Adversity is a great teacher and a good tool to have in the box.

Ansuz is the rune of Guilt and divine messages.  A rune of intellect.  There is a reason for brawn behind shovels and brains in front (brains ask too many questions!).  Of course, there is internal guilt for failings.  Failure to not be the weak link.  Failure to not be better prepared.  Failure mitigated by following through with an exercise that was not required.  Team work is funny that way.  When you are part of a team, there is an unspoken pressure to see it through to the end.  Which is worse, being a failure for participating, being the weak link; or walking away when knowing you are not likely to use the skills in the exercise and are not required to be there (basically thinking of the I instead of the team) and knowing the team may be stronger without you in it?

Thurisa is the rune of Compromise and a force.  Brain vs brawn.  Brawn vs brain.  Who will win?  Sacrifice the I for the we.  Do not sacrifice completely.  Mitigate the situation by looking out for the I so the situation doesn't fall apart completely.  Gage your activities to your weak link.  When in an important situation, that is vital.  Know when to give and when to stand your ground.  Also, when in a team situation, it is important treat each member with respect and compassion. 

Wunjo is the advice for tonight.  A respite from a week of challenges and stress is over!  Celebrate how far I have come, enjoy the Serenity gained from a week coming to an end, find Joy in the success achieved in completion.  Restore peace and strength in preparation for the coming week.