Bumpy Roads

From Ferret Tarot, the King of Cups; from the Nature's Wisdom Oracle, Crab:

With equanimity, we learn that traveling the bumpy roads can sometimes offer more to our journey than simply sticking to the smooth highways.

― John Bruna

The King of Cups has a generous heart toward everyone - not just those who are easy to like. He teaches us to create space around those who are difficult, seeing them in a great pool of people that includes many that are kind. It's like putting a spoonful of salt in a glass of water versus the same amount in two liters of water; the first makes us wince at the saltiness, but in the large container we barely notice it. The Crab, however, reminds us that boundaries are still needed - not just stated but enforced. As Brené Brown advises, "When we fail to set boundaries and hold people accountable, we feel used and mistreated. This is why we sometimes attack who they are, which is far more hurtful than addressing a behavior or a choice."