The angel card readings are a good way to see into your life and provide insight on spiritual matters; I have used tarot cards before in wicca, so the angel card readings are quite familiar and I find that there are many ways to interpret what the cards can tell you, yet you still have to instill action to secure your future, the cards are only guidance and a reflection on where you are now and where you may be going, it’s the choices made by you that get you there. I also love that quote, you mentioned, anita;) I like the idea of putting it out where I can always see and be inspired by it. I like to think of myself as a Buddhist wiccan because I believe in the eight-fold path and that if I follow it, I will reach nirvana. You are right to say that a Buddhist virtue is “radical acceptance” because if you accept and know your suffering, you can take steps to release and overcome it, instead of fighting against it and denying it, you can let your suffering go and feel less burdened. Also I remember writing an essay for ap english on greed vs. love and it seems to tie to buddhist principles which say that if you let go of all desires, then you let go of suffering. If you keep worrying about what you don’t have and keep trying to acquire it, you will never fully be happy in life. I feel like the buddhist eight-fold path is a good guideline to live by. The first point, right view requires you to observe things deeper to look beyond the surface before you judge what you see and to observe nature around you. I think I do that pretty well. the second value, right intention is about keeping positive thoughts, being unselfish in your quest to spiritual fulfillment. i know i want to attain spiritual fulfillment to have peace in my life and spread it to others, but sometimes i still have to meditate to control my negative thoughts. also i must learn to listen and surround myself with positive people who encourage my talents in science, health & athletics and community service. the third virtue of right speech is to not use slander against people including yourself. i never gossip and if i don’t like someone, i’ll just distance myself away from them and let the anger go, but i can still be somewhat criticizing of myself. the fourth value of right conduct is to behave and be kind toward others which i am, yet if in times of self-defense, i would defend myself, but not too radically. sixth principle, right livelihood, living without cheating others, being considerate, being healthy. i think i have this principle down. seventh principle is right effort in which you let go of wrongful things and do whats right, cultivate positive qualities of youself. i think the seventh principle i’m working on, there are still some talents i want to acquire. eight principle is right mindfulness which is taking care of your mind and body, being aware and appreciative of it, cultivating positive thoughts, being healthy. there are times when my mind wanders and feels detached from my body, but i’m working on being healthy and positive. eighth value is right concentration which is meditation for mental clarity and peace. i am currently initiating the eighth principle in my life. I often use Amitabha Buddha in my reiki rituals since he is the medicine Buddha and he has a lotus in one hand and bowl in another. After getting up in the mornings, I often recite the 5 reiki principles: Just, for today, i will not worry. just for today, i will not anger. just for today, i will be grateful. just for today, i will do my work honestly. just for today, i will be kind to every living thing.