Spring conjures thoughts of the legends and lore surrounding the Trickster. The leprechauns of St. Patrick’s Day, the jokers on April Fools’ Day and the deceptive nature of spring weather are all like the archetypal Trickster. Each is a reminder of the Wise Fool within. In stories, the Trickster provides humorous relief to offset dramatic tension. In life, the Trickster is your teacher, your great balancer. Like a rebel with a cause, the Trickster uses riddles, puns, puzzles, mischief, wit and cleverness to teach you and help you grow in unexpected ways. Blessed with curiosity that can lead to trouble, armed with cunning and wit the trickster faces challenges and evolves to a higher level. In life, your greatest lessons often come in unexpected ways such as tempting choices and strife. It is only after the fact, when you dig deeper, that you “get the joke,” learn the lesson and grow from the experience. Bugs Bunny, the clown, Lear’s fool, the coyote of the
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