Are We There Yet?

From the Restored Order Tarot, the Four of Cups; from the Oracle of Kabbalah, "Tzadi:"

          Hey buddy, I understand your sense of dissatisfaction with life. I've got several situations going on that are hard to deal with, and nothing seems to be getting better. It does make you want to give up. But that tree your sitting under is shedding its leaves, meaning autumn has arrived. The seasons are changing and your situation will too. I know sometimes waiting on the change to come is like watching the grass grow - an excruciatingly, slow process. But it is there, hovering close by.
          But here's an idea to think about while you wait: tzadi. Its root (denoting kindness and integrity) makes up the word tzaddik, a person who sustains the universe through virtue and good deeds. Jewish tradition says that every generation has 36 such people who humbly perform beneficial deeds in secret. They can lighten hearts with a smile, an encouraging word or act of kindness. The lemon (half yellow, half green) on Applegate's illustration made me think of a neighbor's tree. I thought for a long time it was a lime tree because the fruits stayed green for so long (hidden). A lemon slice can add zest and flavor to a bland glass of water, similar to the tzaddik's actions. So instead of doing an Eeyore impression while you wait for change, maybe you can focus on adding a slice of sunshine to someone else's life.