Carefully Administered

From the Morgan Greer Tarot, the Six of Cups; from the Celtic Book of the Dead, the Island of Fiery Pigs:

Memories are narcotic... Each dose, carefully administered, use as directed. Too much and they become dangerous. Too much and they'll stop your heart. ―Jamie Ford

Memories can be a balm for healing if we use them with discernment. We can remember those who were benevolent benefactors, those who encouraged us, those who made us laugh. We can remember days when just being in the wonder of the moment brought us great joy. Or we can dwell on 'the good old days,' when we imagine the past to be infinitely better than anything currently happening. In the latter case, memories add to our discontent and depression rather than benefit us. On the Island of Fiery Pigs, the voyagers found dangerous pigs that came out to eat from the apple trees during the day and birds they came to feed in the evening. This card suggests a skillful balance, and in the same way we can use our memories.