Another Look at Balance

From the Neuzeit Tarot, the Two of Pentacles; from Rory's Story Cubes, Arch:

          This is the third card I've drawn this week that relates to balance. With the Two of Pentacles, its focus is squarely in the realm of the physical. It's time to audit how I "spend" my finances, health, energy and time. The coins and lace appear to overlay a galaxy in the background, suggesting I look at the bigger picture. There will always be some sort of crisis going on, in my life or the life of someone I care about. Even in these situations, I am cautioned not to become overloaded and drain my account dry. The Arch resembles a gateway into a temple; if seems to be an invitation to cross into a different mental space. I'm currently reading a book by Ezra Bayda in which he offers a twist on the question, "How would you spend your time if you only had one day to live?" Instead he asks what would you do different - how would you change your routine and normal response to life - if you knew you would have to live this way eternally? Now that was a slap upside the head for me. I would place my health and spiritual practice higher on my priority list, and I would have more fun. As the saying goes, there's no time like the present.