Tilting Toward the Good

From the Anima Mundi Tarot, the Nine of Wands; from the Nature's Pharmacy deck, St. John's Wort:

Keep a good thought. ~Irish adage

Nine torches have gone out but one burns brightly. The Nine of Wands is about persistence and resilience, and I find it easier to sustain both of these when I have at least one bright spot to focus on. It doesn't matter how simple it is, whether it's a new display board to work on, a hug from the hubby or a purring kitty 'making biscuits' in my lap. That bit of good held in my mind and heart can keep me going rather than giving up. St. John's Wort is well known as a treatment for mild to moderate depression. It's bright yellow flowers seem to underscore the need to seek a sunbeam when darkness threatens to overtake us. 

By tilting toward the good – “good” in the practical sense of that which brings more happiness to oneself and more helpfulness to others – you merely level the playing field. You’ll still see the tough parts of life. In fact, you’ll become more able to change them or bear them if you tilt toward the good, since that will help put challenges in perspective, lift your energy and spirits, highlight useful resources, and fill up your own cup so you have more to offer to others. ~Rick Hanson