Effort and Attention

From the Granny Jones Australian Tarot, the Four of Wands; from the Button Oracle, Anchor:

Happiness lies in the joy of achievement and the thrill of creative effort.     

—Theodore Roosevelt 

This carpenter's hard work seems to be paying off in many ways. The tools in both his hands suggest his steady effort. Often known as the 'effort heuristic,' research shows we tend to appreciate and put more value on things we acquire through exertion and labor. Such success, even in the early stages, is so much sweeter. The Anchor button implies stability and being grounded. When we work hard for something and receive it, we then channel our effort into sustaining and caring for it. What is appreciated is not ignored and allowed to disintegrate from lack of attention.