From the Somnia Tarot, the Knight of Cups; from the Lojong for the Layperson deck, Slogan 41 (Two activities: one at the beginning, one at the end.):
The Knight of Cups leaves his heart open and vulnerable so that he can connect with people emotionally. Yet there is a danger that he will overcome by despair or burnout if he does not monitor himself closely. His bucket poured into the sea is his outlet in the form of music, poetry and all art forms that help him regain his bearings. The umbrella is the timeout he's given himself until he's ready face the world once again. Slogan 41's two activities refer to a thoughtful intention to begin and guide us in the busyness of the day and then a review in the evening to check where we veered off and where we stayed on track. This assessment isn't meant as a way to gloat or feel guilty, but to understand how we got triggered in some cases and stood firm in others. Awareness can help us self-correct so that we don't repeat the same mistakes. Hopefully the Knight's artistic outlets will be a review of sorts for him and not just an emotional dumping ground.
Be willing to be a beginner every single morning.
—Meister Eckhart
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