Pause and Set Aside

From the Ship of Fools Tarot, the Knight of Staves; from the Wisdom of the Four Winds, "Tuatara:"

This jester-knight doesn't ride on a grand steed but on a donkey. The smile on his face suggests he's headed for a new adventure. But in his excitement, he seems to have forgotten a few things, like a bridle or halter to guide the donkey in the right direction. And I don't see any kind of saddle bag that might include food, water or a blanket for sleeping on. He might have enthusiasm to spare, but preparation is obviously not one of his strong suits. If I don't have the basic resources and at least a loosely based plan, I doubt I'm going to arrive where I want to go.
Tuatara is the Protector who guards the ancient wisdom and sees what is unseen. I see him as a sort of scaly high priestess, though Brailsford describes him as a gatekeeper. Tuatara's message is to leave "aside those things that are of the old ego" and open ourselves to our inner horizons. Pausing for such contemplation instead of galloping along will cause me to reflect on some questions first. What is my motive, my purpose for doing this? Will it be of benefit in the long run, or is it just a distraction for what I really need to be focused on? I might find I need to turn that donkey in a new direction.