Faery Temptation

Faery Temptation 

I am using The Heart of Faerie Oracle by Brian and Wendy Froud and The Faeries Oracle by Brian Froud and Jessica Macbeth.

The Temptation - The Heart of Faerie Oracle

The Temptation for me, and another person is always so different. We all carry around our own "devils". Our self destructive tendencies. From bad relationships to addiction, to our own soup of self doubt and loathing, rage and self pity. Often we only find these tempting because we are trying to fill a void, or avoid what we are really feeling. Faerie don't really understand this. They are beings of intense feeling and revel in feeling it all. They wear their hearts on their sleeves. Which doesn't mean they can't trick you, or manipulate. They are like young children, being present makes their feelings very strong and natural. I guess it is how we all were until someone told us to "stop making a fuss."
He says

"One bite wouldn't hurt? Would it?"

You will be tempted. By what ever is your poison. Your devil will raise it's head and then you get to choose. One bite? One glass? One bottle? Or one moment of honesty with yourself. What am I avoiding? What am I trying so hard to numb? If you need some help or support, ask for it. The temptation to be strong and "do it alone" can be just as poisonous as anything else.

The Laume - The Faeries Oracle

The Laume are all about giving. She is in all the random acts of kindness. She is a helping hand, a soft word, a strong shoulder and tender lap. She is kindness for kindnesses sake. She says

"Give kindness a try, especially to yourself."

The world can seem a strange cruel place. It can be hard to have hope in the goodness of humanity but there is goodness. Give something to someone that they need. Donate money or time to a charity. Give someone a flower, a sandwich, a smile. Clear some litter, wash a neighbours windows (with permission), baby sit, cat sit. Send toys or food to a food bank. Giving for it's own sake is a beautiful thing 
Remember to except the good and kindness you are given. I have been helped by random strangers a few times and it saved my life!