A Plateful of Contentment

From the Tarocchi Celtici, the Ten of Earth (Coins); from the Elements of Recovery, Humility:

          The 'Ten' cards of the minor arcana are associated with the ogham Coll (wisdom) and the Hazel tree (discovery). The salmon above and the dowsing stick below parallel these meanings. Behind the fish are what appear to be torcs - neck rings of metal - that identify the high rank of the wearer. This little hob has had the good luck to discover some sound investments and the wisdom to keep them stable and growing. The Humility card shows the flower of a weed, a common flower and a high maintenance flower. Humans have ranked these from desirable to undesirable based mostly on cost, but aren't they all beautiful in their own unique way? Humility sits in the middle of two extremes, with arrogance at one end and unworthiness at the other. Neither end will serve us well in our relationship with others. Bill Wilson defined this trait as “the clear recognition of what and who we really are, followed by a sincere attempt to be what we can be.” Seeing myself clearly without comparing and judging myself against others can open up a host of gifts:

• We become able to consider other viewpoints, which can lead to a greater understanding and a discovery of truth.
• We become more tolerant and accepting of others who see the world through a different lens.
• We have a greater sense of inner peace and feel grateful for what we have.

Just look at that little fellow in the Ten of Earth - would you think he was a wealthy man? Someone might describe him as humble-looking, which might explain how he got to that place of contentment in his life.