Fully Appreciating

From the Ellis Deck, the Nine of Cups; from the Brownies Oracle, 'Diversity:'

          This fellow reminds me of Aladdin's genie, offering cups full of enjoyment. Although we are all aware of how quickly pleasures come and go, Ellis suggests we take a moment to fully appreciate each one anyway. Neuropsychologists are now advocating that we re-remember those times when our hearts felt full in as much sensory detail as possible. Just as our bodies relive the physical sensations of anger when we replay the past in our minds, so too can the body (and mind) reap the good effects of reliving positive, happy moments. The Diversity card shows one Brownie working on his numbers while another expresses himself artistically. It is a nice reminder to look for joy and pleasure in the small things and ordinary days rather than just the extraordinary. Then we'll have a whole file cabinet of wonderful times to sort through.