From the Stone Tarot, the Page of Wands; from the Buddhist Quote Cards, Dhammapada 13:176:
How long can you wait here,
August sun branding your neck?
~Alison Stone
Full of energy and excitement, this Page has rushed out to see, do and explore without thinking about protecting herself from the hot summer sun. Most folks who've ever been eager to get somewhere can relate to forgetting a few essential things. The head-to-toe sunburn she's likely to have later might be a good reminder to plan a little better the next time she sets off on an adventure. Yet the Dhammapada adds another warning about being impulsive when it comes to trusting others: "For people who speak falsely, who transgress in this one way, and who reject the world beyond, there is no evil they won't do." When people say what we want to hear and claim to be able to give us what we desire, it can be easy to forget to investigate before we jump in. If we do, we're likely to get just as burned as this Page.
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