Live in the Solution

From the Slow Tarot, the Ace of Swords; from the ROAR Oracle, Julia Child:

When I stopped living in the problem and began living in the answer,

the problem went away. ~AA basic text

I read a quote by Banksy (the graffiti artist) that said, "Your mind is working at its best when you're being paranoid." While I like his art, I'd have to disagree with his words. The logical mind is taken offline when we experience (and feed) strong emotions. It might feel like our thoughts are correct and insightful, but really we are operating without mental clarity. That doesn't mean we need to ignore or deny any problems, but rather that we acknowledge them while seeking a solution that doesn't create more difficulties or complications. Known mostly as a wonderful chef, Julia Child began her cooking experiments while working for OSS during WWII; she concocted a shark repellent for soldiers stranded in the water. She had her share of unexpected problems, but preferred a positive response: "One of the secrets of cooking is to learn to correct something if you can, and bear with it if you cannot."