The quote “Not all storms come to disrupt your life; some come to clear your path” is credited to Paulo Coelho, who shared it on Twitter in 2018. As soon as I read it, I thought of the Tarot’s card, The Tower, which is associated with sudden and unexpected upheavals. This card suggests dramatic endings leading to a radical and transformative change of circumstances. When delving into the imagery and meaning of The Tower, there are parallels to the idea expressed in the quote, where challenges serve as catalysts for growth and enlightenment.
In the Tarot deck, The Tower card typically depicts a tall structure struck by lightning, with flames bursting from its windows. The tower is crumbling, and individuals are seen falling from it. While on the surface, this may seem like a chaotic and destructive scene, it carries a more profound significance. The Tower represents a revelation, a moment of truth that shatters illusions and forces a re-evaluation of foundational beliefs.
Similarly, the quote suggests that not all challenges are meant to disrupt our lives negatively. Sometimes, storms become a cleansing force, removing obstacles and creating space for new possibilities. In The Tower, the lightning strike can be seen as a powerful action that brings about necessary change, even if initially painful. This card signifies the need to let go of outdated aspects of your life, making room for personal growth and a more authentic existence. Though tumultuous, the tower’s destruction paves the way for renewal and rebuilding.
The Tower card also highlights the inevitability of change and the impermanence of material and ego-based structures. It encourages embracing the unknown and surrendering to the transformative power of the storm. Similarly, the quote invites us to view challenges not as unwarranted disruptions but as opportunities for personal growth.
On a spiritual level, this card is associated with sudden realisations and a profound shift in perspective. The lightning strike is a flash of enlightenment, revealing previously hidden or ignored truths. By embracing the storms in our lives, we open ourselves to the possibility of positive change and the clearing of a path towards a more fulfilling existence.
I think the storm of a ‘Tower’ moment often leads to a breakthrough from illusions and self-deception. What do you think?