Don't Become One

From the Tarot of the Abyss, the Seven of Pentacles; from the Nature Mandala Meditation Oracle, Resilience:

There are plenty of difficult obstacles in your path. Don't allow yourself to become one of them.

―Ralph Marston

This baker checks each loaf that comes from her oven. Some were experiments with added nuts, fruits and spices, and others were her customer favorites. She knows that the smell and appearance will entice buyers, but it is the taste and texture that will bring them back. There are times when she is tired and misjudged the ingredients, and the bread turned out like a hockey puck. At other times the oven wasn't heating properly and the loaves didn't cook completely. It can be frustrating, but the Resilience card reminds her to redirect her energy into adapting to each circumstance as needed, being willing to be flexible. As Marston wrote, "If you so choose, even the unexpected setbacks can bring new and positive possibilities."