Desires and Delusions

From the Margarete Petersen Tarot, the Seven of Cups; from the Elemental Dice, Rain (Earth + Water):

Petersen suggests the Seven of Cups is about our fantasy life - both our desires and delusions. Look closely and you will see an older man dreaming of sailing in her painting. Is he dreaming of being in the Volvo, a sailing race around the world that puts crew members through extreme trials of endurance and pushes their skills to the limit? We all have dreams, but sometimes they're just not very realistic or feasible. It's not that he can't enjoy sailing, but his age and physical abilities will create some limits. Rain symbolizes both cleansing and nurturing. It suggests we wash away those thoughts that 'only this will bring me happiness' and look for opportunities that we can engage in and enjoy beyond the voyages of our mind. 

Don't focus on what was taken away. Find something to replace it,

and acknowledge the blessing you have. ~Drew Barrymore