From the Albano-Waite Tarot, the Nine of Cups; from the Rumi Cards, Souls Open:
This fellow, with his crossed arms and his cups arranged like trophies, seems pretty satisfied with his life. If his feeling is the result of having his desires sated, it won't last long. We humans tend to want MORE with a big bump in excitement and intensity. It's like the Pokemon slogan: "Gotta catch'em all." That kind of fulfillment is not really sustainable. True contentment is a deep sense of well-being, but it is a practice not just a state of mind. We drop the comparisons and resentments while still engaging creatively in life, working appreciatively with the resources we have. The Rumi card suggests that such an outlook can act as a fresh breeze blowing through a beautiful garden. It renews our spirit and gets us out of grasping mode.
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