Confrontation with Reality

From the Ferret Tarot, the Tower; from the Nature's Wisdom Oracle, Mushroom:

          The ferrets had their automatic feeder taken away, because the vet said they were becoming a little pudgy. Now they have scheduled feedings in measured amounts. Of course the fuzzy darlings thought they were starving with this new change, so they made a plan to dip into the bag of ferret chow while everyone was asleep. It seemed the perfect solution until one too many caused the bag to topple, sending kibble scattering noisily across the hardwood floor. I am convinced humans will believe just about anything if it appears to 'protect' them from uncertainty or whatever scares them. But the natural laws of life will eventually deconstruct any tower of belief we build. When it falls, we may often try to build another, more improved version, which is where Mushroom's message of caution steps in. Seeing the volva (bulb-like base) of the fungi makes me think these are likely from the Amanita family, which includes some of the most toxic and deadly mushrooms worldwide. Because they often closely resemble edible fungi, many people have been poisoned by them. Is it worth the energy to rebuild another Tower if it too will come crashing down at some point?

Each day presents a new confrontation with reality. I want to run; instead, I breathe. One breath—the freedom to choose my response in that moment. 

—Marilyn Buck