Sensitive Detachment

From the World Spirit Tarot, the Seer (Page) of Cups; from the Mystic Glyphs, the Lizard:

          The Page of Cups, known for being sensitive, caring and intuitive, is based on Pamela Colman Smith (artist for the RWS deck). 'Pixie' often gave her art to causes such as the Suffrage Movement and the Red Cross. Her most famous work - the Rider-Waite-Smith Tarot - was completed for very little money. She died penniless, and her drawings and paintings were sold to satisfy her debts. Being kind and generous are wonderful qualities, but people-pleasing to the point of not being adequately paid is something else entirely. The Page has to develop the ability to love without being anyone's doormat.
          The Lizard has a habit of detaching his tail when he's pinned down by a predator. It wiggles and distracts the other animal so it can get away. Likewise, deeply felt emotions can prevent us from what taking needed action unless we figure out how to detach from them. We must restore our sanity if we are to make wise decisions. As Sharon Salzberg explains, "Detachment is not about refusing to feel or not caring or turning away from those you love. Detachment is profoundly honest, grounded firmly in the truth of what is."