Critical Appraisal

From the New Liminal Tarot, the Seven of Discs; from the Inward Oracle, Integrate:

A woman comes to assess the ripening fruit of a tree that she has nurtured to maturity. She holds out her skirt to catch those ready for picking. If you've ever planted seeds, it can become a daily thrill to see how they are growing, checking to see if they have enough sunlight or water. Humans relish feedback on their actions and words, but often we don't want to hear anything other than praise. Like worm-eaten fruit, we tend to toss any comments that to us may seem negative. Yet Integrate suggests another approach. The forward bend illustrated here can be calming, but it also may be tough for tight hamstrings or backs. But flexibility is something that comes with time and practice, just as it does with our acceptance of constructive criticism. Like physical discomfort, it can show us where we need to make adjustments.

He has a right to criticize, who has a heart to help.

~Abraham Lincoln