Straight in the Eye

From the Tarot of the Absurd, the Hermit; from the Post Psychedelic Cyberpunk deck, the Monk:

Only when we stop our busyness and step back from distractions can we realize how quickly so many days of our life have been squeezed dry. We may discover the truth in William Penn's words: "Time is what we want most but what we use worst." Such a revelation can inspire us to stop obsessing about things that don't really matter and instead begin to enjoy life and be of service. The Monk card suggests a time of deep inner reflection away from interruptions (much like the Hermit). We can't make better use of our time if we keep repeating the same patterns, thus a personal inventory can help us become aware of them. As Bhante Henepola Gunaratana said, ""The very fact that you have looked at the problem straight in the eye means that you are on your way up and out of it."