Mostly a Superstition

From the New Era Elements Tarot, the Four of Earth; from the Tao Oracle, 'Completion:'

          The buttress roots of several bayan figs - Ficus macrophylla - anchor themselves to the ground. These large, wide roots are usually found in nutrient-poor, rainforest soils and so do not penetrate the ground deeply. Buttresses keep the tree from falling over and enable it to cover a wider area to get the nutrients it needs. The Completion card (hexagram 63) shows a runner crossing the finish line. Yet it cautions that commitment will be needed to reach our goal, even though it is in sight. Our energy needs to be applied consistently without slacking off or getting carried away by our enthusiasm. Like the branches that keep pace with the tree's roots, our ideas and dreams move forward at a natural pace with our effort. However, we do ourselves a disservice if we feel we've reached a place of protected security. Those moments of joy should definitely be embraced. But know its impermanence, as Helen Keller alludes to: "Security is mostly a superstition. It does not exist in nature, nor do the children of men as a whole experience it."