Examining Assumptions

From the Morgan Greer Tarot, the Two of Wands; from the Celtic Book of the Dead deck, the Island of the Crystal Keep:

In this Two of Wands, an unknown person tries to hand another staff to this young man. However, his hands are full; if he wants to take the second staff he will have to put down something that he currently holds. It's so tempting to grab what is new because it seems exciting, but we should pause and consider what we will have to let go of in order to have the time for it. The Crystal Keep card describes the voyagers coming upon an island with a fortified tower made of crystal. Feeling entitled, they made demands on the maiden in residence. While she gave them food and drink, their assumed privilege got them booted off the island (which disappeared). We often let our minds override what we see or hear in favor of what we want. Only when we question our assumptions can we see the truth more clearly.