Innovative Adaptation

From the Delta Enduring Tarot, the Sage of Cast Irons (King of Pentacles); from the Southernisms Oracle, 'Worn slap out:'

Enjoying success requires the ability to adapt. Only by being open to change will you have a true opportunity to get the most from your talent. – Nolan Ryan

When the pandemic hit our county, we quickly became a hot spot in the country. Restaurant owners fell into two groups: those who mostly cared about making money and ignored the safety ordinances, and those who got innovative so they could stay in business while keeping everyone safe. This King/Sage of Pentacles/Cast Irons reminds me of the second group. He is successful primarily because he can roll with the punches and adapt quickly to whatever is happening. The phrase 'Worn slap out' means to be deflated, used up and completely exhausted. It is the opposite feeling of being slap-happy - a term from boxing meaning to be punch drunk. One of the requirements of being resilient is self-care; we need to carve out some time to nurture our minds, bodies and spirits. No one can keep going when their fuel gauge is empty.